The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Permanent Mission of Guatemala to the United Nations, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Nations is organizing a side event titled “The Role of Remittances for Financial Inclusion”, held on the […]
Read MoreUnlock Data. Save Time. Make Smarter Decisions. Are you looking to enhance your knowledge, save time, and make data-driven decisions in the remittance industry? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and DMA Global held an exclusive webinar to maximize the potential of RemitSCOPE.org, the free remittance-based information tool. RemitSCOPE consolidates publicly-available and purposefully-collected remittance and remittance-market related data into a […]
Read MoreThe International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), observed every June 16, honours the contributions of migrants who send money home to support their families and communities. adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 (A/RES/72/281), IDFR highlights how remittances strengthen economies and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The IDFR 2025 campaign “Remittances Financing […]
Read MoreThe UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today announced the launch of RemitSCOPE, a free and interactive web platform providing essential data on global remittances, the hard-earned money sent home by migrant workers from developing countries. As migration continues to increase worldwide due to the record number of active conflicts, economic instability, and climate […]
Read MoreRemittances and diaspora investments represent one of the greatest opportunities for rural communities to build climate resilience and sustainable land use in Africa, thereby improving life chances and reducing migration. These resources can promote greater climate adaptation in rural communities, improving economic security, reducing the incentives to migrate, and encouraging the eventual return and reintegration […]
Read MoreThe side event, convened by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), permanent missions of Mexico and Nepal to the United Nations, on the margins of the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) highlighted the transformative role of family […]
Read MoreThe Remittances and Development Program (PRYD) carried out by the Center for Latin American Monetary Studies (CEMLA), together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations (IFAD) hosted the Annual Meeting of The Remittances Program and Development and Presentation of The Remitscope LAC Platform at CEMLA´s headquarters in Mexico City, on November […]
Read MoreIn Guatemala, remittances are a fundamental pillar of the economy, with millions of families depending on them for their daily sustenance. In 2023 alone, Guatemalan migrants sent US$19.8 billion home, representing 20 per cent of the national GDP. These resources are essential for many families, allowing them access to better nutrition, education, healthcare and even […]
Read MoreIn recent years, digital remittances have gained significant traction due to the proliferation of mobile networks, the emergence of fintech startups, and initiatives promoting digital payments. As a result, the volume of remittances to Africa has been growing steadily over the past decade. The advent of digital technology has revolutionized various sectors globally, and the […]
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