The Diaspora Engagement Model for Development provides a comprehensive Diaspora engagement strategy. It is based on good practices that have been successfully in the past for engaging the Diaspora for development in their countries of origin. Here, the benchmark for success is established with governments who have managed to cultivate valuable partnerships with the Diaspora in the context of wider national development efforts. The model presents a viable toolkit that will enable governments to improve their Diaspora engagement strategy in a systematic manner.