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 2018
Published on: June 14, 2018
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The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is observed each 16 June. Since 2018, following its adoption by the United International Day of Family Remittances: Working to build prosperity at home
Rome, 14 June 2018 – Ahead of the International Day of Family Remittances to be observed on 16 June, Gilbert
Read moreInternational Day of Family Remittances – Endorsements 2017
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 GFRID2017 Official Report
Published on: February 13, 2018
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Remittances constitute a critical lifeline for around 1 billion people around the world. These vital flows of private money, sent Agriculture – a promising market for the diaspora
Over the last decade, remittance flows from diaspora communities to their countries of origin have been steadily increasing. With government
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Edward Joseph Karemera, 39, a resident of Buikwe district in central Uganda, has been running a fish trading business between
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
Read moreDiaspora remittances hit a new monthly record
Kenyans abroad made record monthly remittances in May consolidating the inflows’ position as the highest foreign exchange source ahead of
Read moreRemittances to Mexico Continue Growth to Record High
Remittances in Mexico have hit a record high, and the American economy and politics played a key role in the
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