Theme: Diaspora Engagement

15/05/2024 9:00 am - 16/05/2024 4:30 pm | Author: IFAD

15-16 May

Hyatt Regency, Tashkent

The new REMIT ‘Platform for Remittances, Investments and Migrants’ Entrepreneurship’ (PRIME) Central Asia programme aims to maximize the developmental impact of remittances by increasing access to remittances through digital methods, promoting digital and financial inclusion, and enhancing migrant returnees’ access to income-generating activities, particularly in rural areas.

The kick-off meeting discussed:

  • IFAD’s current strategy in the country,
  • Introduced the new PRIME programme,
  • Current trends in the national remittances market, focusing on the challenges and opportunities,
  • Build strong partnerships for effective programme implementation.

15-16 мая

Хаятт Ридженси, Ташкент

Новая программа “Платформа для денежных переводов, инвестиций и предпринимательства мигрантов” (PRIME) в Центральной Азии направлена на максимальное увеличение воздействия денежных переводов на развитие путем расширения доступа к денежным переводам с помощью цифровых методов, продвижения цифровой и финансовой интеграции, а также расширения доступа возвращающихся мигрантов к деятельности, приносящей доход, особенно в сельских районах.

На встрече обсуждались следующие будет вопросы:

  • Текущая стратегия ИФАД в стране,
  • Представление новой программы PRIME,
  • текущих тенденций на национальном рынке денежных переводов с акцентом на проблемы и возможности,
  • установление прочных партнерских отношений для эффективной реализации программы.

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CONCEPT NOTE AND AGENDA

КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНАЯ ЗАПИСКА И ПОВЕСТКА ДНЯ

KICK-OFF EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF MIGRANTS’ CONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOPMENT

OVERVIEW OF THE REMITTANCES MARKET OF UZBEKISTAN

ОБЗОР РЫНКА ДЕНЕЖНЫХ ПЕРЕВОДОВ УЗБЕКИСТАНА

EXPANDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL MONEY TRANSLATIONS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION

РАСШИРЕНИЕ ДОСТУПА К ЦИФРОВЫМ ДЕНЕЖНЫМ ПЕРЕВОДАМ И ФИНАНСОВАЯ ДОСТУПНОСТЬ

ENHANCED RESILIENCE AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF REMITTANCE FAMILIES AND RETURNEES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

ПОВЫШЕНИЕ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ И ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ ИНТЕГРАЦИИ СЕМЕЙ, ОТПРАВЛЯЮЩИХ/ПОЛУЧАЮЩИХ ДЕНЕЖНЫЕ ПЕРЕВОДЫ, И РЕПАТРИАНТОВ В СЕЛЬСКИХ ОБЩИНАХ

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH IFAD

ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ ПАРТНЕРСТВА С ИФАД

28/03/2024 9:30 am - 28/03/2024 12:30 pm | Author: IFAD

During the Ghana  Community of Practice (CoP) meeting scheduled for March 28th, 2024 at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra, the following topics have been covered:

  • Identifying major consumer protection issues in Ghana’s remittances market.
  • Examining safeguards against fraud and scams targeting remittance receivers.
  • Exploring customer support channels and complaint resolution processes for handling disputes.
  • Discussing potential improvements to consumer protection regulations

Thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions!

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AGENDA

20/02/2024 9:30 am - 20/02/2024 10:00 pm | Author: IFAD

Rejoignez-nous pour le troisième événement RNEF  sur l’influence des envois de fonds familiaux au Maroc, organisé par le FFR et la Bank Al Maghrib. Se déroulant à l’Hôtel The View à Rabat le 20 février 2024, cette réunion vise à explorer les défis et opportunités liés aux envois de fonds familiaux pour le développement du pays. L’objectif principal est de susciter un dialogue collectif sur l’intégration harmonieuse des envois de fonds dans les structures de revenus familiaux, les initiatives de développement et les efforts d’inclusion financière plus étendus. Rejoignez-nous pour une exploration instructive qui contribue à un avenir marocain plus inclusif et prospère.

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AGENDA

PPT- SÉMINAIRE SUR « LES TRANSFERTS D’ARGENT, LEVIER D’INCLUSION FINANCIÈRE ET DE DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE DURABLE »

16/02/2024 10:30 am - 16/02/2024 12:30 pm | Author: IFAD

Join us at the NRSN meeting on February 16th, 2024, from 10:30 to 12:30 GMT at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Convention Centre in Banjul. The agenda includes risk assessments, PRIME priorities, and a discussion on the Gambia Remittance Market 2024 Roadmap. The event concludes with a networking lunch for further collaboration. Registration and welcome coffee start at 10:00. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and shape the future of remittance and settlement networks in The Gambia.

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AGENDA

24/01/2024 12:35 pm - 24/01/2024 1:50 pm | Author: IFAD

Date: Jan 24th, 2024
Time: 12h35 – 13h50
Venue: CICG – Room E
Format: In-person interactive panel discussion
Translation: Simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish

To discuss the provisional findings of the guidelines “Maximizing the economic contribution of remittances and diaspora to sustainable development” and create a specific space for exploring experiences of attractive diaspora financial resources for sustainable development, the IOM, IFAD and UNDP together with the Governments of Mexico and the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT) are organizing a GFMD side event aiming to enrich the dialogue on this thematic area by organizing a focused discussion on “Diaspora Economic Potential for Sustainable Development: Proven Strategies, Best Practices and Results”.

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CONCEPT NOTE AND AGENDA

17/01/2024 9:00 am - 18/01/2024 1:00 pm | Author: IFAD

The ‘Leveraging Remittances and Diaspora Investment for Climate Resilient Development Impact’ consultation in the context of the Sustainability, Stability and Security (3S) Initiative in Africa took place in 17-18 January 2024 at IFAD headquarters in Rome, Italy.

IFAD and UNCCD partnered to contribute to the Sustainability, Stability and Security (3S) Initiative in Africa. This partnership enables rural remittance families and their communities to build climate resilience and improve sustainable land management, thereby enhancing livelihoods, food and water security, rural youth employment, and reducing the incentives for migration due to climate change.

The event lasted for two days. Day 1 consisted of a sequence of technical panels, relevant studies, and surveys, followed by the presentation of the 3S Initiative approach and open consultation. Speakers are global experts and practitioners from both public and private sectors,  shared their insights, experiences and lessons learned. Day 2 was entirely dedicated to the consultation with the Member States.

Recordings:

Day 1: Morning session (Part1); Morning Session (Part2)

Day 1: Afternoon session (Part 1); Afternoon session (Part 2)

Day 2: Morning Session (Part 1); Morning Session (Part 2)

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3SI CONSULTATION_ CONCEPT NOTE AND AGENDA

07/12/2023 12:00 am - 07/12/2023 12:00 am | Author: IFAD

This time, the Ghana National Remittance Stakeholder Network and Community of Practice meeting, has three main item in store for you!

RemitSCOPE Website: your gateway to a centralized, global repository of remittance and market intelligence data. During this meeting you gain insights so to empower your strategies in the remittance landscape.

2024 Outlook: Be the first to know about exciting events lined up for NRSN members in 2024! Mark your calendars for a year filled with opportunities and collaborations.

Community of Practice Session: the discussion on ‘Improving access and availability of remittance data in the Ghana market, that will rotate around 5 main breakout discussion questions:

  • What remittance data indicators are on remittance service providers wish lists?
  • What remittance data indicator would be the most value add?
  • If enhanced remittance data became available
  • what current challenges in the remittance market would operators be able to navigate better?
  • how would operators best utilise remittance data for innovation?

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GHANA NRSN AND COP AGENDA_ 7 DEC 2023

| Author: IFAD

Cash sent home by Kenyans working in African countries became the fastest-growing source of the nation’s diaspora dollar inflows last year at a time when overall remittances grew by the slowest pace in four years, largely hurt by elevated inflationary pressures on earnings in the US and Britain.

Cash wired home by Kenyans in other countries on the continent climbed by nearly half to $305.21 million (about Sh48.83 billion under prevailing conversion rates) in 2023 compared with the year before, official data shows, helping boost dollar flows whose supply has been problematic.

Read more: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/data-hub/africa-fastest-growing-source-kenya-diaspora-dollar-inflows–4518590?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=Kenya%20Newsletter%20Issue%2019&utm_medium=email

| Author: IFAD

The government is on record stating that it aims to raise the volume of diaspora remittances to Ksh1 trillion by 2027. Diaspora remittances are important for building an economy since they are useful in promoting household income, stimulating and enhancing investment and catalysing growth.

Read more: https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/97505-3-ways-govt-plans-increase-diaspora-remittance-ksh1-trillion-2027?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=Kenya%20Newsletter%20Issue%2019&utm_medium=email

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