The Colloquium of the Diaspora Engagement Project (DEP) took place in Accra from 22 to 24 August 2012. The colloquium brought together representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Government of Ghana (GoG) and some 15 Diaspora groups to discuss linking the Ghanaian Diaspora to the future development of Ghana.
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Final report:
DEP Colloquium Final Report
Agenda:
DEP Colloquium Agenda
Selection of presentations:
Partnership for Economic Growth and Development: Remittances and FDI
Joseph K. Acheampong, Bank of Ghana
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Relationship with the Ghanaian Diaspora
Dr. Richard Adjei, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
Diaspora Participation in National Processes and Dialogue
Mrs. Mary Mpereh, The National Development Planning Commission
Dr. Raymond A. Atuguba, Faculty of Law, University of Ghana
Linking the Ghanaian Diaspora to the Development of Ghana
Edward Larbi-Siaw, Ministry of Finance
Partnerships & Opportunities: ADRA Ghana’s Role
Dr. William Brown, The Adventist Development And Relief Agency (ADRA)
Mr. Isaac Acheampong, Council of Ghanaians in The Netherlands
Introduction to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Mr. Daniel Sam, Field Manager, MIDA Ghana, IOM Ghana
Migration and Development: MIDA Ghana Health Project
Mr. David Tette, GIZ
Return and reintegration: Opportunities and Challenges in Ghana
Rev. Frank P. Twumasi, Scholars in Transit
A Discussion on Customs (Tax) Administration in Ghana
Robert Mensah, Client Relations Unit, Ghana Customs Service