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The Role of Technology in Sparking Diaspora Engagement in

Lebanon

Roula MoussaManaging Partner – Netways

Founder - DiasporaID

The Platform Revolution

The Fourth IndustrialRevolution

The World Under Two Revolutions

The Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Platform Revolution…

Producers Consumers

• Also known as “The Economy of

Matchmakers and Multisided

Platforms”

• Think Uber, AirBnB, AliBaba

• Ushering in a new “sharing

economy” worldwide

The Platform Revolution…

Digital Globalization EraWelcome to the post globalization world

National wealth is increasingly dependent on human capital rather than natural resources

A digital chasm is forming between countries who can reap its benefits, and those

who cannot

Lebanon’s OpportunityTo Emerge Among the Winners In The New Economy

CommunicationLebanese are polyglots and

excellent communicators

Knowledge & STEMWe rank 10th globally in math and science education

InnovationA Global Track Record

Lebanese DiasporaGlobally dispersed, very successful

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The 5 “Ts” of the Diaspora

TalentKnowledge, experience

TreasureCapacity for investment and development

The 5 “Ts” of the Diaspora TransformationAdvocating for a better social contract. Innovating

TradeThe ability to open up new markets

Tipping AgentsNudging international deals in our favor

TalentKnowledge, experience

TreasureCapacity for investment and development

Outreachq

Social Listeninga

Researchr

Surveys f

Data Mappingc

Designing a Data Driven Solution

The need to be connectedThe majority wants to be better connected to their country of origin, and is willing to invest in activities that benefit their homeland.

AThe will to help…The diaspora associates giving back with the urge to help their family, friends, and hometowns. vague notions like “helping one’s country” will not be effective.

B… On their own termsThe diaspora wants to be engaged as a true partner in the development process, and be recognized as such

C

Research Phase Findings1. What the Diaspora Needs

MistrustIn the weak legal framework, business law enforcement, and local business culture.ADedicated Institutions WelcomeDespite the mistrust in the public sector and skepticism in government-led initiatives, the diaspora welcomes the establishment of public institutions dedicated to diasporic matters.

BGeographical DistanceIs an issue for the third of respondents.C

Research Phase Findings2. Obstacles Hindering Involvement

Needs Connections and Business ContactsANeeds Transparency, Good ROI, or Relevant ThemesB

Needs InformationC

Research Phase Findings3. Business Obstacles

Video Introduction

Address the challenges we identifiedINCORPORATE FINDINGS

For all parties involved: Diaspora, residents, communities, and businesses

Achieve Mutual Benefit

Be Extensible and Flexible

No mediators or middlemenEncourage Direct Engagement,

Leverage trust agentsBe Transparent And Trust-inspiring

Areas of Focus:

Local Investment & Development

Knowledge Transfer

Business & Trade Development

P2P and P2Community Engagement

DiasporaID Design: A Dual Approach

2

3Community

NetworkBusinessNetwork

Community Networks

DiasporaID Design: A Dual Approach

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3Community

NetworkBusinessNetwork

BusinessNetworks

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DiasporaIDPlatform

Hometown: Heart of the Community Network

Hometown

Ehmej

Byblos

Kobayyat

Municipality

Mayor

Hometown

ElectedMunicipalMembers

Mukhtars

TownAmbassadors

People FromThis Town

Achievers

A Global Business Network

MarketAccess

KnowledgeAccess

CapitalAccess

Harnessing the Lebanese Diaspora Strength

Diaspora / Residents

Lebanese CompaniesDiaspora / Residents

Lebanese Companies

I2I B2B

B2I

B2I

Companies

MarketAccess

KnowledgeTransfer

Export

Import

SMEs Startups

BusinessOwners

Entrepreneurs

CapitalAccess

Investors

Franchising

Trade

SubjectMatterExperts

Mentors

A Global Lebanese Service Provider Directory

DiasporaID as a Platform: Incubating Your Ideas

I Tourism

I Marketplace

I Development

I Philanthropy

I Business

Startups

Services

Projects

CompaniesAcceleration

I Your Ideaas a Platform

Incubation

Integration

Opportunities

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