ASGS Yaw Asare

African Studies Graduate Seminar 

The Year of Return & Beyond: An Analysis of Policies & Cultural Impact

The Year of Return 2019, launched by the Ghanaian government, marked a significant call for the African diaspora to reconnect with the continent, positioning Ghana as the gateway to this homecoming. This initiative, followed by Beyond the Return, reinforced Ghana’s historical engagement with the diaspora, aiming to integrate returnees into the national, social and economic landscape. While previous discussions have largely focused on its economic implications, this presentation by Yaw Asare, PhD Student (Department of African Studies) proposes a study which critically examines the policies emerging from these initiatives and their cultural impact to assess the Year of Return’s impact and propose pathways for a more meaningful and sustainable engagement.

Zoom option: 

For those who are interested in participating virtually, the following is a Zoom link to the Seminar:
https://howard.zoom.us/j/88364581612?pwd=T0c3q2R8AGTaWLd3PZ4SqDUrpnuNp4.1