The Lanzarote Ireland Network (LIN) association has presented the Lanzarote Diaspora Strategy, an initiative seeking to strengthen the island's ties with residents living abroad and leverage international networks. The strategy was developed by Kingsley Aikins, founder of The Diaspora Institute in Ireland, following an institutional visit to Ireland in February 2025 led by Lanzarote's Cabildo president Oswaldo Betancort.

LaVoz De Lanzarote reported that the event in Puerto del Carmen brought together institutional representatives, businesspeople, and members of the international community linked to the island.

The initiative originated from the delegation's opportunity to learn about Ireland's decades-long work strengthening relationships with its diaspora. The interest generated led LIN, with support from Lanzarote Investments, Kilcullen Kapital, and Cumbre 8, to promote development of a specific strategy for Lanzarote.

Catherine Noone, speaking on behalf of LIN, said: "Ireland and Lanzarote are, after all, two islands in the Atlantic with certain similarities and with a historical link that remains very much alive. Ireland has demonstrated for decades the enormous value that a diaspora well connected to its land of origin can have, and we believe that Lanzarote can develop its own path in that direction."

Kingsley Aikins worked with different actors on the island over recent months in an analysis and reflection process diagnosing Lanzarote's relationship with its community abroad and defining a strategic roadmap for coming years.

Kingsley Aikins said: "At a time of great global uncertainty like the present, marked by conflicts and profound changes in the international arena, being well connected with our community in the world is more important than ever. Diasporas are not just a matter of identity; they are also a powerful network of talent, knowledge, and opportunities."

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