This conference discussed the following points:
- Do governments understand diasporas?
- What are the risks of getting it wrong?
- In what ways do diasporas contribute to their host countries and countries of origin and is their contribution adequately valued?
- Should host and sending countries develop common policies?
- How can diasporas best exert their influence?
- What about engagement with political processes, both in originating and host countries?
- What is the role of diasporas in development and in post conflict re-construction?
- How to explore the potential of existing networks?
- Can the experience of more established diaspora groups assist newer communities?
- What is the impact of diasporas on existing societal structures and identities?
- What are the particular issues for women?
- Do perspectives vary across generations?
