Title | Migration and Remittances for Development in Asia |
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Language | English |
File Size | 1.7 MB |
Total Pages | 106 |
Introduction and Overview Background and Objective of the Report Organization of the Report Magnitude and Pattern of Migration and Remittances Introduction Labor Migration—Stylized Facts Impact of Migration and Remittances Migration-Related Policy Issues Conclusion Dynamics of Remittances Introduction Cyclical Behavior of Remittances in Theory Cyclical Features of Remittances Remittances and Consumption Stability Conclusion Financial Literacy Programs for Remittances Introduction Financial Literacy Programs Good Practices Conclusion Leveraging Remittances for Financing for Development Introduction Improving Remittance Data Reducing the Costs of Remittances Fostering the Use of Innovative Money Transfer Technologies Mobilizing Diaspora Savings and Leveraging Remittances for Bond Financing Remittances as Collateral for International Borrowing Remittances, Country Creditworthiness, and Financial Inclusion Channeling Remittances and Diaspora Savings for Investments Introduction Issues in Channeling Remittances for Development Promoting Migrant Investments for Development Conclusion Future Flow Remittance Transactions What Are “Future Flow” Financings? What Are “Diversified Payment Rights?” Transaction Structure Example Transactions How Can a Country Promote “Future Flows” to Support Domestic Development? Conclusion Conclusion—Promoting Migration and Remittances for Development in Asia Status of Migration and Remittances in Asia Migration Management Policy Recommendations Remittances for Investment Policy Recommendations Training and Financial Literacy Policy Recommendations Conclusion