Policy Brief

Programs & Projects
Peacebuilding Area
Region
Jay Benson
Victor Odundo Owuor
February 11, 2019

Diaspora’s Investment in Fragile and Conflict Impacted Economies

Fragile and conflict impacted states often suffer from a severe lack of investment capital for private sector development. Diaspora investors have the potential to play a critical role as frontier investors, providing much needed capital for economic growth and development.
February 11, 2019

Investing from Abroad

How can remittances sent home by diaspora communities be channeled into impactful investments in fragile and conflict-affected countries? A new OEF Research paper explores the possibilities.
October 10, 2018

Catching Maritime Criminals: A Whole of Government Approach

Based on the Caught Red-Handed workshops, co-chaired by Secure Fisheries and the UNODC, with support from US Naval Forces Africa, this new brief discusses the importance of interagency coordination in combating illegal fishing in the Indian Ocean.