Because of precious role of diasporain development, the African Union has recognizedrndiaspora as its sixth region. For the continent having a financing gap of $67.6-$107.5 billionrndiaspora engagement is one of the most essential matters that requires cohesive policies andrnroad map. The actual engagement of African diaspora to their home countries are notrnsynchronized with its potential resources. With regard to these facts, this study sought tornexplore gaps in African diaspora engagement to their home countries (with special emphasisrnof Ethiopia and Nigeria).rnQuestionnaires and interviews are used as tools of the study. Extensive desk reviews werernalso employed to explore how home countries leverage their overseas population. Inrndocumentary review techniques policies, institutions and actions that shape Diasporarnengagement has discussed.rnThe study reveals that Nigeria has institutions that are more robust, better financial system,rnbetter diaspora community organizations than Ethiopia, which enables Nigeria to have betterrnengagement of diaspora in Africa. It also disclosed fragile diaspora institutions, malaise ofrndomestic politics, insubstantial financial system and some others factors are identified asrnfactors that underutilized diaspora engagement in Ethiopia.rnThis study recommends that establishing feasible diaspora institutions and fixing financialrnsystems are the forefront issues that Ethiopia should deals to intensify its diasporarnengagement. It is necessary to improve state-diaspora relations, which as strong spill overrneffects on diaspora engagement. Finally, more research is needed to guide means ofrnstructuring diaspora institutions and mapping in a less expensive manner.rnKey Words: Diaspora, Development, Diaspora Engagement, Nigeria, Ethiopia and DiasporarnEngagement Typologies.