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Rwandan Diaspora in the UK 2018 Study Presentation – London & Coventry

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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Rwanda High Commission (RHC) and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) are co-hosting two events in the UK for the Rwandan community to present findings and recommendations from a recent study of Rwandans in the UK and gather feedback and comments on the content; to provide an overview of Rwanda’s diaspora policies, initiatives and opportunities; and to showcase individual diaspora engagement experiences from Rwandans living in the UK.

The events will also provide an opportunity for networking and wider discussions on diaspora engagement within the Rwandan community in the UK. The events are scheduled for 10th January in London and 11th January in Coventry.

Register to attend the London event here

Register to attend the Coventry event at https://rwandadiasporacoventry.eventbrite.co.uk

Who Should Attend

This event will be specifically about Rwanda and its diaspora and will be of particular interest to:

  • Those from Rwanda
  • Those interested in Rwanda or its diaspora
  • The African diaspora community

The Agenda

18:00 Doors open

18:30-18:40 Welcome and Introductions

18:40-18:55 Overview of Rwanda’s Diaspora Policies, Initiatives and Opportunities

18:55 -19:05 Introduction of IOM Project and Background to the Mapping Exercise

19:05- 19:20 Presentation of the mapping report ‘Rwandans in the UK: their skills base and engagement with Rwanda”

19:20-19:40 Question and Answer Session

19:40 -19:50 Insight and Response

19:45-20:00 Diaspora Experiences – diaspora speakers to give an overview of their respective diaspora initiatives in Rwanda and/or the UK

20:00-20:10 Diaspora professional skills and investment opportunities in Rwanda

20:10-20:15 Closing Remarks

20:15-21.00 Refreshments and Networking

AFFORD Rwanda Trade Mission Briefing Session

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AFFORD Business Club is  in the process of organising a Trade Mission to Rwanda for diaspora entrepreneurs and investors on the 26th November 2018 to 30th November 2018 (TBC). This period has been chosen as it coincides with the Rwanda Trade Expo focused on Made in Rwanda products. This will be a great opportunity to carry out market research, locate partners and identify gaps in the market that your products and services could respond to.

The Trade Mission will aim to:
– Expose UK diaspora businesses to opportunities in Rwanda
– Facilitate introductions for possible business partnerships
– Highlight the services and products of UK businesses
– Showcase opportunities within Rwanda to UK businesses

The offer:
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend and have showcase space at Rwanda’s largest Trade Expo. Attendees will meet potential partners and clients as well as visit key business sites in Kigali.

Delegates will also benefit from:
– Pre-trip meeting to give background and insight into doing business and business opportunities in Rwanda
– Post-trip connection follow up assistance
– Opportunity to participate in social media live sessions to share experience and reach greater audiences

The event will start at 18:30 sharp. Please get there for 18:00 in order to to get enough to time to meet and network with other participants. Light refreshments will be served. 

Click here to register for a free ticket.