This course introduces participants to the various roles and motivations of the diaspora in expanding international trade with SMEs from their countries of origin.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces participants to the various roles and motivations of the diaspora in expanding international trade with SMEs from their countries of origin, whether specifically to diaspora markets, or to wider markets in the diaspora's host country. It showcases useful ways of tapping into the diaspora for trade, and presents the most common pitfalls which SMEs should avoid when attempting to do this.

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After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the value of the diaspora for trade;
  • Match business opportunities in the diaspora with their product or service offering; and
  • Take the appropriate steps to take advantage of the opportunities presented.

COURSE CERTIFICATION

Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Lecture 1: Using the Diaspora to Expand Trade
Lecture 2: Expanding the Value of the Diaspora
Lecture 3: The Diaspora Market
Case Study Exercise
YOU WILL BE LEARNING
diaspora trade smes international trade business product service countries origin diaspora markets