About DDN Global

Diasporan Development Network Global (DDNG) is a bridge that fosters synergy between forward-thinking diasporan individuals and businesses on one hand, and world-class knowledge bases with Africa’s abundant human and material resources on the other—to deliver innovative projects led by inspired graduates, skilled professionals, and mentors.

WHO ARE WE?

Diasporan Development Network Global is a Non Governmental Organization which is made up of people (descendants) of a nation living abroad as diasporans.

WHO WE ARE

DDN GLOBAL — DDN is an NGO that aims to facilitate the development of African economies through collaboration and partnership between diaspora organizations, African institutions, and businesses. We bring together forward-thinking diasporan individuals and businesses with world-class knowledge bases and abundant human and material resources in Africa to drive innovation and economic growth.

How DDN works as an organization

As an organization, DDN works to facilitate collaboration and partnership between individuals and organizations in the diaspora and in Africa, with the aim of promoting economic development and social change. Our approach is based on the principles of participatory development, which emphasizes the active involvement and engagement of all stakeholders in the development process.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. To facilitate knowledge and skills transfer between the diaspora and African professionals and businesses, in order to foster innovation and economic development in Africa.
2. To identify and leverage the unique strengths and resources of the diaspora, such as access to capital, technology, and networks, to support the growth of African businesses and entrepreneurs.
3. To promote collaboration and partnership between diaspora organizations and African institutions, in order to achieve common goals and address shared challenges.
4. To support the development of human capital in Africa, by providing mentorship, training, and career opportunities for graduates and professionals.
5. To promote diaspora engagement in Africa’s development, by raising awareness of the opportunities and challenges facing the continent, and providing a platform for diaspora voices to be heard.
6. To advocate for policies and programs that promote diaspora engagement and support the growth of African economies.
7. To promote social and cultural exchange between the diaspora and African communities, in order to foster greater understanding and appreciation of each other’s cultures and traditions.

WHAT WE DO

Our sole aim is to network to transfer the skills, money, ideas and technical knowledge we have acquired abroad to help in the development of the 10 regions in Ghana.

WHERE WE WORK

Even though we are mostly based outside of Ghana, joined together in a network, we have laid down plans to have our center of operation in Ghana soon.