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Date Shared: 
Friday, July 18, 2014 - 14:30
Title: 

Publication: "Migration, Remittances and Development"

Countries and areas: 
Europe
Partner(s): 
OECD
Thematic Area: 
Data and research, Strategies for minimizing costs/maximizing human development
Tags: 
Remittances, Costs of Migration, Data and Research
Summary: 

This publication presents the current situation with regard to the magnitude and economic impact of migrants’ remittances to their countries of origin.

The book surveys:

  • the channels used to collect these funds;
  • the role of banking systems and other financial institutions;
  • the introduction of new technologies and their impact on fund collection;
  • how the funds are transferred; and
  • how to reduce the costs.
GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2007- RT 3.1 'Measuring Migration and Development Impacts: Latest Initiatives and Progress'

Link: 

http://www.oecd.org/els/mig/migrationremittancesanddevelopment.htm

Link to documents: 

"Migration, Remittances and Development", OECD, 2005, in http://www.oecd.org/els/mig/migrationremittancesanddevelopment.htm


Source (retrieved on 04/13/2026 - 20:49): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/1907