How migrants who send money home have become a global economic force
More people are on the move around the world than ever before. An estimated 258 million people are currently living
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International Day of Family Remittances – Endorsements 2017
Published on: May 23, 2018
Brochure
The International Day of Family Remittances is observed each 16 June and recognizes the key contribution of migrant workers to Migration and remittances for development in Asia
Published on: May 22, 2018
Report
By the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank Group This report intends to provide updates on emerging subjects on Les transferts d’argent, un grand impact sur le développement
En 2015, les migrants ont transféré près de 450 milliards de dollars dans des pays en développement, dont 40% en
Read moreRemittances power progress towards Sustainable Development Goals
Remittances to developing markets to hit USD 6.5 trillion in the 2015-2030 period Remittances to developing markets have proved to
Read moreBitcoin Mainstream Adoption in Philippines is Rapidly Increasing, Replacing Banks
Mainstream bitcoin adoption in the Philippines is rising at an exponential rate, as millions of users, local employees and expat
Read moreRemittances from Moroccans based overseas hit $6.8 billion in 2016
The Head of the Moroccan government has revealed that remittances from the country’s citizens living overseas reached $6.8 billion last
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In recognition of the fundamental contribution of migrant workers to their families and communities back home, and to the sustainable
Read moreDiaspora Finance Powers Global Development
Luis Lopez-Ramirez, a 30-year old Honduran immigrant, makes pizza. He has worked two jobs over 16 hours each day. He carefully saves his money and rents a small room in Washington, DC. He sends money back to Honduras to pay for the education of his two sons, whom he talks to every week by phone.
Read moreOman United Exchange plans to open two branches every year
Oman United Exchange Company (OUE), a joint venture between Oman Holdings International Co (OHI) and United Bank Limited (UBL) of Pakistan, plans to expand in Oman with an average of two branches every year, the general manager of the company said at a press conference held at Grand Hyatt recently.
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