Opinion & Perspective
Beyond Cultural Associations: Preparing For A Conversation We Can No Longer Postpone
A keynote reflection on why African diaspora organisations must evolve from cultural custodians into strategic partners for development.
Ahead of his keynote at the 2026 PSA-USA Forum, Collins Nweke argues African diaspora organisations must move beyond cultural preservation and remittances to become strategic partners in development. Their greatest assets today are knowledge, networks and credibility — and the measure of relevance is the difference they make to the communities they claim to serve.
About the author
Collins Nweke is a Nigerian-born international trade consultant, former Belgian politician and author of Economic Diplomacy of the Diaspora. He writes on diaspora engagement, subnational governance and Africa's economic diplomacy.
