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This article takes you inside that transformation. You’ll see how diaspora entrepreneurs like Teyliom Group are connecting thousands of West African farmers directly to European retailers, boosting farmer incomes by 45% above regional averages, and how AgriConnect Europe-Africa has facilitated nearly €340 million in new agri-tech partnerships. These are not isolated wins — they’re proof of a repeatable, scalable model. We break down four distinct advantages diaspora networks bring: market insight at both ends, cultural fluency that accelerates trust, ready-made logistics and financing networks, and the ability to spot high-value opportunities invisible to single-market players. You’ll also find practical guidance for tapping into these advantages — from mapping diaspora hotspots in key European cities to integrating diaspora experts into your advisory boards, co-designing pilot projects, and investing alongside diaspora-led innovation funds.

Kosona Chriv - 10 August 2025

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