🌐 Mr. Flurim Arifi highlighted Kosova’s push for transparent, citizen-centric governance through digitalization at #UlpianaForum2024. The e-Komuna platform 📲 brings essential services closer to citizens. Watch here: 🔗 youtube.com/live/x6GZdwlNU…

🌍 Mayor Arianit Besiri of Morbach, Germany, showcased the town’s leadership in sustainability through renewable energy and innovative waste management. His vision for affordable, energy-efficient housing sets Morbach as a global model. Watch here: 🔗 youtube.com/live/x6GZdwlNU…

🌍 Mayor Pjerin Ndreu of Lezha 🇦🇱 shared his vision to transform Lezha into a year-round tourism hub by strengthening ties with Italy and Kosova 🇽🇰 through diaspora engagement. A model for city diplomacy and sustainable growth! Watch here: 🔗 youtube.com/live/x6GZdwlNU…

🌍 Lek Hakani, Director of Strategic Partnerships in Tirana 🇦🇱, highlighted the city’s leadership in youth empowerment, sports diplomacy, & digital innovation with initiatives like Tirana Youth Capital, B40 Network, & the Tirana Ime app 📲. Watch here: 🔗 youtube.com/live/x6GZdwlNU…

🌍 “Diasporas are not just representatives abroad—they are architects of global collaboration.” Mrs. Liesl Riddle highlights the power of diaspora diplomacy in strengthening national image and stability. Watch her full remarks at #UlpianaForum2024 👇 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=7fdbo0…

💡 “Diaspora isn’t a brain drain—it’s a Brain Bank.” Dr. Christine Walwyn (St. Kitts & Nevis) highlights how global diaspora leaders drive peace, security, and nation-building through public health strategies. Watch her insights: 🎥 youtube.com/live/7fdbo0gEx…

💡 “Effective diaspora engagement needs strong institutions.” Dr. Tolga Sakman (Turkey) highlights how Turkey’s President of Turks Abroad strengthens cultural diplomacy and national identity through structured support. Watch his full remarks 👇 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=7fdbo0…

💡 “Brazil’s diaspora reflects its rich, complex history.” Dr. Monique Sochaczewski highlights how shared security challenges have united Brazil’s global diaspora, strengthening cultural identity and resilience. Watch her full talk 👇 🎥 youtube.com/live/7fdbo0gEx…

💡 “The measure of your power is your connectedness. Power is concentration.” Dr. Martin Russell (Ireland) emphasizes the need for strategic diaspora engagement to navigate today’s fractured global landscape. Watch his full talk at 👇 🎥 youtube.com/live/7fdbo0gEx…

💡 “Women and youth are driving Kosova’s transformative change.” Mimoza Kusari 🇽🇰🇺🇦 highlights the vital role of Kosova’s diaspora in cultural diplomacy and political representation, calling for institutional reforms to harness this potential. 📺 youtube.com/live/7fdbo0gEx…

🌟 “Diaspora can spark change.” Andrianina Irina Randrianarivelo 🇲🇬🇺🇲 shared how reconnecting with Madagascar inspired her to launch the MadaLiving platform amplifying marginalized voices, tackling taboos, & bridging cultural gaps. 🎥 Watch her story: youtu.be/IrXdAnRUCkI

🌍 “Tech connects & divides.” Elian Carsenat 🇫🇷, Founder of NamSor, shared how AI can foster inclusivity but also spread disinformation. He highlighted the need for ethical practices in tech to balance innovation & accountability. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/IrXdAnRUCkI

💡 “Myths don’t build houses—facts do.” Dr. Alan Gamlen 🇦🇺🇳🇿 (ourANU) exposed how migration is wrongly blamed for rising housing costs. With evidence-based research, he’s turning misinformation into informed action. 🎥 Don’t miss his insights: youtu.be/IrXdAnRUCkI

🚨 Andra Lucia Martinescu (The Diaspora Initiative) exposed AI-driven misinformation in Romania’s elections, linking it to Russian influence. Her team’s work led to the annulment of the first round—proving that diaspora-driven efforts can combat disinfo & shape public discourse.

🚀 At Ulpiana, David Selassie Opoku (dbt Labs) stressed that accessible tools are key for communities with limited resources. From Ghana to Nigeria, he showed how local innovation + tech (like Kobo Toolbox & radio) can fight misinformation—empowering grassroots resilience.

🚀 “The force of a nation resides in its capacity to obtain power from its roots.” – Ibrahim Rugova, quoted by Hella Ben Youssef Ouardani at #UlpianaForum2024. Watch here 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=09Ka5y…

🚀 “Social media is a bridge for diaspora youth—but also a double-edged sword.” – Shiva Adhikari at #UlpianaForum2024. He shared insights on how digital platforms empower youth to connect, engage & tackle global challenges. Watch here 🎥👇 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=09Ka5y…

🇦🇱🇭🇷 “Political engagement is not just a right—but a responsibility.” – Ermina Lekaj Prljaskaj at #UlpianaForum2024. She shared how the Albanian diaspora in Croatia evolved from economic migrants to a politically engaged force. Watch here 🎥👇 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=09Ka5y…

🌍 “Language & education are bridges that connect diaspora communities across generations.” – Roman Klepetko, Deputy Director at DZS, at #UlpianaForum2024. He shared insights on how investing in education strengthens diaspora ties. Watch here 🎥👇 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=09Ka5y…

💡 “Diaspora remittances are just the beginning—investment & entrepreneurship drive real economic change.” – Nadine Loza at #UlpianaForum2024. She highlighted how governments can unlock diaspora potential for sustainable development. Watch here 🎥👇 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=09Ka5y…