GFRID 2018 Official Report

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Published on: March 5, 2019

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This report presents the highlights and key outcomes of the first country-led Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development, hosted

How migrants who send money home have become a global economic force

June 14, 2018November 1, 2018 developing countries, development, diaspora, Migrants, remittances

More people are on the move around the world than ever before. An estimated 258 million people are currently living

International Day of Family Remittances – Endorsements 2017

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Published on: May 23, 2018

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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

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Published on: May 22, 2018

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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

November 29, 2017 development, diaspora, IFAD, International Day of Family Remittances

En 2015, les migrants ont transféré près de 450 milliards de dollars dans des pays en développement, dont 40% en

Remittances power progress towards Sustainable Development Goals

August 29, 2017 development, Mobile money, remittances, Xpress Money

Remittances to developing markets to hit USD 6.5 trillion in the 2015-2030 period Remittances to developing markets have proved to

Bitcoin Mainstream Adoption in Philippines is Rapidly Increasing, Replacing Banks

August 10, 2017 Asia and Oceania, bank, bitcoin, business, development, digital wallet, economy, Philippines

Mainstream bitcoin adoption in the Philippines is rising at an exponential rate, as millions of users, local employees and expat

Remittances from Moroccans based overseas hit $6.8 billion in 2016

August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 Africa, development, diaspora, Migrants, Morocco, remittances

The Head of the Moroccan government has revealed that remittances from the country’s citizens living overseas reached $6.8 billion last

IDFR Resources

March 24, 2016May 23, 2018 development, family remittances, global forum, migrant workers

In recognition of the fundamental contribution of migrant workers to their families and communities back home, and to the sustainable

Diaspora Finance Powers Global Development

December 16, 2015July 9, 2016 development, diaspora, diaspora bonds, remittances

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.