Empowering Diaspora Entrepreneurs | Securing Africa’s Future
Led by the African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI)

The Vision

The Right of First Refusal (RoFR) is a transformative policy proposal urging African governments to grant diaspora entrepreneurs priority access to public contracts. It seeks to reverse historical economic exclusion and empower Black-led businesses in Africa’s future.

The Mission

Establish legal frameworks that guarantee Black-owned diaspora businesses the first opportunity to lead development projects before foreign firms are considered.

Committee for Diaspora Economic Inclusion (CDEI)

Executive Committee

• Chairperson: Oversees strategic direction and partnerships
• Vice Chairperson: Supports initiatives and operations
• Secretary: Manages records and internal coordination
• Treasurer: Oversees funding, budgeting, and reports
• Liaison to ADDI: Ensures alignment with ADDI goals

Subcommittees

• Policy & Government Engagement: Advocate legislation, coordinate with African Union
• Business Readiness & Certification: Certify diaspora enterprises, maintain vetted registry
• Legal & Compliance: Adapt procurement law, ensure contract compliance
• Talent & Capacity Building: Partner with platforms like Remoting.Work
• Youth & Innovation Engagement: Student competitions, mentorship programs
• Communications & Media: Campaign strategy, social media, press outreach

Advisory Board

Composed of leaders in trade, finance, law, and Pan-African strategy to guide and amplify the initiative.

Working Groups

Optional groups by country or sector (e.g., RoFR Ghana, RoFR Tech) to tailor strategies locally.

Join the Movement

We call on African leaders to enact RoFR in procurement policy, diaspora entrepreneurs to register and scale with ADDI, and investors to fund Africa’s next era of empowerment.

📧 Contact: [email protected]
🔗 Website: www.ouraddimission.org
Hashtags: #RightOfFirstRefusal #AfricaFirst #DiasporaContracts