Globally, remittances constitute the largest source of financial flows to developing countries after Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This book explores policy options for enhancing the poverty alleviation impact of remittance money in recipient countries, and addressees concerns about increasing migration and inequality.
Globally, remittances now constitute the largest source of financial flows to developing countries after Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Remittances explores policy options for enhancing the poverty alleviation impact of remittance money in recipient countries, and addresses concerns about increasing migration and inequality. Edited by Samuel Munzele Maimbo, who has already published authoritative articles on this subject, and Dilip Ratha, who first revealed the global significance of remittances, this book is intended for remittance service providers, as well as policy makers and researchers interested in financial sector, migration and development issues.
