@AlmazNegash

Founder & Executive Director, African Diaspora Network, MBA., Board Director, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, & Investment

 Sunnyvale, CA
africandiasporanetwork.org
Joined July 2015
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Hello Twitter! This is my new account. Please unfollow @entwineglobal1 @EntwineGlobal @NegashAlmaz and @ADNalmaznegsh as they are inactive.
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In the eve of the UNGA meeting in NYC, here's another challenge to deal with. For the sake of history: in 1960, the GDP of Ghana and South Korea was the same. Crisis and Bailout: The Tortuous Cycle Stalking Nations in Debt nytimes.com/2023/09/18/busin…

Crisis and Bailout: The Tortuous Cycle Stalking Nations in Debt (Published 2023)

The government of Ghana is essentially bankrupt, and has turned to the International Monetary Fund for its 17th financial rescue since 1957.

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My heart goes out to thouse who vanished in the storm. And to the man who had the fforesight. theguardian.com/world/2023/s…

‘An alarm bell’: Libyan poet warned of flood risk in Derna before dying in storms

Mustafa al-Trabelsi attended a meeting about state of the dams days before Storm Daniel hit city

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A beautiful story of resilience, perseverance, and optimism in the midst of a challenge- a life altering challenge. Very inspiring. His Mind Helped Rebuild New York. His Body Is Failing Him. nytimes.com/2023/09/06/nyreg…

His Mind Helped Rebuild New York. His Body Is Failing Him. (Published 2023)

Dan Doctoroff’s efforts to rebuild the city after 9/11 brought him power. A terrible diagnosis brought him peace.

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ADN continued to change the narrative of diaspora investment at Lauder Institute’s Africa Futures Symposium, where Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of ADN, spoke on the panel “African Economies Ahead: Aid, Trade, Debt & Diaspora." Learn more at africandiasporanetwork.org/b…
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How a Vast Demographic Shift Will Reshape the World nytimes.com/interactive/2023…

How a Vast Demographic Shift Will Reshape the World (Published 2023)

The most powerful countries have benefited from large work forces for decades. What happens when they retire?

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Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits. nytimes.com/2023/06/29/world…

Is Botswana Getting a Raw Deal From De Beers Diamonds? (Published 2023)

Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.

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Another challenge to add to African and other #women theguardian.com/environment/…

‘Women bear the biggest brunt of climate change,’ says climate scientist Susan Chomba

She leads a team of 100 at a non-profit with operations across Africa and says climate has been seen through a male perspective for too long

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Very true. Africa's greatest resource is its people. The African diaspora are great philanthropists even though this is rarely talked about it says @almaznegash. Great conversations about diaspora, investment, remittances and development happening #GFRID. @WIDU_africa iko site.
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Looking forward to the dialogue and action on #africa #diaspora #investments and going Beyond Remittances. @AfricanDNetwork @UN_SDG @_AfricanUnion @UNmigration
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@FFRemittances13 Jun 2023
🧵Sessions and speakers for Day 2 (15 June) of the #diasporainvestment track at the GFRID Summit will discuss issues related to diaspora investments, the challenges and opportunities to make these funds count more for greater developmental impacts.
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ADN celebrates Africa Day by spotlighting African changemakers, such as those involved in changing narratives, strengthening healthcare systems, and protecting our planet. To learn more about these changemakers, visit 100.newafricanmagazine.com/ #OurAfricaOurFuture #Africa #AU #OAU
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Applications for Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) Cohort 3 are now open! Join the next cohort of rising stars in Black entrepreneurship. Apply by June 14 at bit.ly/ApplyABLECohort3 #BlackEntrepreneur #entrepreneurs
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Our 4th panel discussion is underway! Abdoulkadre Ado, Romi Bhatia, @AlmazNegash, & @GueveraYao discuss modes and models of future #economic development in #Africa, including the power of the #AfricanDiaspora, tech, foreign investment & trade. Moderated by Daniel Cash.
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ADN founder and executive director, Almaz Negash, joins the ‘Economic Development in Africa’ panel at UPenn on April 28 to explore the dichotomy between visions of Africa’s economic future, such as those pointing to the power of the African diaspora, foreign investment, and tech
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It's is about time! foreignaffairs.com/africa/af…

Africa’s Seat at the Table

Why the G-20 needs the African Union.

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Replying to @MigrationPolicy @EthioAmerican @AfricanDNetwork @AlmazNegash
The others, including diasporas from Ghana, Kenya & Nigeria, can be found here: migrationpolicy.org/research…

Select Diaspora Populations in the United States | Migration Policy Institute

Profiles of U.S. diaspora communities from 15 countries reflect how they drive homeland development through remittances and human capital. But their investment potential remains underutilized.

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Learn from Almaz Negash, featured in the @nytimes, on the power of the African Diaspora in economic development and change in the world. Register now, April 27- 28 tinyurl.com/LauderAfrica #Africa #AfricaFutures #development #equityandinclusion #entrepreneurship #africandiaspora
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Almaz Negash retweeted
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@FFRemittances14 Apr 2023
As we inch closer to the GFRID Summit (14-16 June), our esteemed guest and speaker @AlmazNegash talks about the importance of the Summit & of advancing #remittances and #diaspora #investments in #Africa.  Join us for the Summit in #Nairobi: gfrid.org/registration/
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Liz Wilson@LizWilsonUK13 Apr 2023
Really appreciating the conversation about 'Beyond Remittances' in African diaspora networks with @AlmazNegash @AfricanDNetwork @AFFORD_UK & Global Diaspora Insights at @marmalade_io in the #SkollWF @SkollFoundation ecosystem – at Oxford, England
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#Eritrea-born Silicon Valley social entrepreneur @AlmazNegash and her African Diaspora Network @AfricanDNetwork are determined to move financial flows to the continent "beyond remittances." Profile by @JulianPecquet. theafricareport.com/297351/s…
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Tune in to episode 8 of Africa-USA Now, presented by #WTCDC, and learn about the #AfricanDiaspora in the #US with CEO of Axxess, @JohnOlajide1, VP @ProfUrama, and Exec. Director @AlmazNegash: bit.ly/3m7xeBN
AFRICA-USA NOW@AfricaUSANow5 Apr 2023
The next episode of Africa-USA Now is out now! Homeward Bound - Diaspora Investing. The African diaspora in the US is large, educated, and one of the most successful groups in the country. Recently, they are investing in projects, businesses, and markets throughout the continent!
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