Overseas Guyanese have always maintained a strong connection with their homeland, Guyana. In recognition of the important role the Diaspora can play as a contributor to Guyana’s national development and in keeping with the Ministry’s Strategic Plan to actively engage the Guyanese Diaspora in developmental efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation has re-established and merged the Diaspora & Remigration Unit to allow for a structured engagement aimed at strengthening relations and dialogue, to foster national development. In recent times, many countries have recognized the important role and the contributions, which the overseas Diaspora can make towards aiding a country in achieving its development goals. The Government of Guyana does recognize the works and contributions of various Guyanese Diaspora Organizations and individuals and encourages them to continue in these endeavours. The Ministry hopes that with the reintegration of the diaspora matters at the Ministry, the contributions and resources of the Diaspora could be streamlined and utilized effectively to aid in the achievement of Guyana’s development goals.