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Beyond Remittances: How diasporans are digitally rewriting US-Africa ties
I joined Amma Boakye-Danquah on The Marketplace, a news segment on Ghana’s JoyNews hosted by Daryl Kwawu, to discuss how the digital identity economy can move diaspora engagement beyond its traditional focus on remittances.
Empowering Diasporas in the Digital Era
A conversation hosted by the International Organization for Migration on how diaspora groups have stepped up their efforts to fight COVID-19 by supporting local and international communities.
IOM UK International Women’s Day Campaign
Celebrating International Women’s Day as a part of International Organization for Migration (IOM) UK’s campaign highlighting the impact of diaspora women leaders.
In conversation with our elders | Kirstie Kwarteng | TEDxEuston
Selected from the TEDxEuston Ideas Search, Kirstie brings a powerful African idea worth spreading to the global stage.
Young Diaspora Talks - Dr Kirstie Kwarteng, Research Manager at Shabaka
Young Diaspora Talks is a series of videos by young diaspora leaders who share their experiences and hopes for the future Young Diaspora Summit (YDS). YDS is a global event that brings together young diaspora leaders to create collective impact with diaspora partners and stakeholders to tackle some of the global challenges faced by diasporas and the world.
Tech, Art & Soul Episode 3: Winter or Harmattan: Migration and its impact on Ghana’s Ecosystem
Maybe it's not all about the pursuit of greener pastures. The reasons why people move from one place to another can be nuanced. In this episode, Michael, Ernest, and guests – Afua and Kirstie – take you on a roller coaster ride through personal immigrant experiences, the allure of Christmas 'borgas,' the depletion of Africa’s brain trust, the black tax, and much more.
NoirUnited Voices of the Diaspora (Dr. Kirstie Kwarteng)
NoirUnited is launching Voices of the Diaspora, a new event series designed to connect experienced professionals and youth leaders from the African diaspora. This series will equip diaspora youth with the knowledge and tools needed to tackle global challenges through policy and advocacy while navigating today’s evolving political and economic landscape.