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Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
In the Dominican Republic, Quisqueyana, Mercantil, and Visa International produced a product called Cashpin, the only card product in the Dominican remittance marketplace. Cashpin is a rechargeable debit card, hand-delivered in the traditional way...
Countries and areas:
Dominican Republic
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Mobile phone-based remittance systems are employed by a number of providers, including Smart Communications, Inc. and Globe Telecoms. They allow remitters to transmit money by using their beneficiaries' mobile phones.
Countries and areas:
Philippines
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
The International Remittance Network (IRnet®) was established in 1999 to facilitate remittance flows from the US to Latin America. World Council of Credit Unions (WCUU )established the Network based on the urging of member credit unions from El...
Countries and areas:
Americas
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Wells Fargo has made inroads to Vietnam by partnering with the Commercial Bank of Vietnam (Incombank) by offering an account-to-account remittance program. Customers in the United States can send up to $3,000 a day to Vietnam for $8. As one of the...
Countries and areas:
Viet Nam
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
The Philippines National Bank has teamed up with 7Eleven and Citibank in Hong Kong to provide remittance services. Under the agreement, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) can remit on many street corners in Hong Kong through any of 7-Eleven’s 480...
Countries and areas:
Philippines
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
In the Dominican Republic, commercial bank Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD) partners with MoneyGram to distribute products through branches and ATMs. Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD), the largest bank in the Dominican Republic, with approximately 30% of...
Countries and areas:
Dominican Republic
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Wells Fargo has made inroads to China by partnering with the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), one of the largest banks in China, by offering an account-to-account remittance program. Customers in the United States can send up to $1,000 a day to...
Countries and areas:
China, United States
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
At the multilateral level, the Global Health Workforce Alliance (GHWA), is a partnership hosted and administered by the World Health Organization, provides a forum for governments, NGOs, international organizations, donors, academic institutions,...
Countries and areas:
Global
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 3: Good health and well being
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
The basic task of the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP), 2004-2010 was to fight poverty by building prosperity for the greatest number of the Filipino people. With more than 4 million workers abroad, the Philippines systematically...
Countries and areas:
Philippines
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 2: Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin
Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Thursday, 21 August 2014
In 2006, New Zealand introduced the Recognized Seasonal Employers Scheme (RSE) to fill labour shortages in the horticulture and viticulture industries. Under this scheme, employers can apply for RSE status to fill vacant positions. Priority is given...
Countries and areas:
New Zealand
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration
Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work