1. Cypriots of Diaspora The first pillar is dedicated to our Diaspora as a whole, but also to Cypriots of Diaspora as individual personalities. It includes quantitative and qualitative recording of Cypriots abroad, the aim of harnessing the skills of Cypriot scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, but also the need for more active engagement of our Diaspora in the internal affairs of Cyprus and in the formulation of the National Strategy. Firstly, the quantitative and qualitative recording of Cypriot expatriates is more necessary now than ever. Outlining the general profile and range of our National Strategy on Cyprus Diaspora | 25 Diaspora is a prerequisite for the formulation of a National Strategy that will be contemporary and effective. The quantitative recording will indicate the countries in which the majority of our expatriates are concentrated. In this way we can, on the one hand, enable our international federations and organisations to reach out to these communities and organise them; or, alternatively, if need be, to set up a new local organisation. In addition, the recording may reveal the need for new bilateral or trilateral cooperation with countries where significant numbers of Cypriots are gathered in order to improve the living conditions of Cypriots abroad. The qualitative recording aims at an “acquaintance” with Cypriot scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, artists and professionals whose work has led them to excel abroad and become the best and most effective ambassadors of Cyprus. We expect that by recording Cypriots abroad, we can make better use of their expertise, knowledge, ideas and experiences for the benefit of both them-
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