Welcome Home: Ghana Reconnects Diaspora with Citizenship Drive for National Growth
By nurturing a sense of shared heritage, African countries can encourage the diaspora to contribute to the continent's future. Ghana is leading the way for Africa’s reconnection with its diaspora, transforming history into a powerful source of strength and opportunity. In 2019, the country launched the landmark "Year of Return", commemorating 400 years since enslaved Africans were first taken to Virginia, and welcomed thousands of descendants back to their ancestral home. Building on that emotional milestone, Ghana rolled out "Beyond the Return", an ambitious ten-year campaign to deepen…
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