Keeping the Lifeline Open: Remittances to Somalia
This report investigates the obstacles facing the free and secure flow of remittance transfers from the United States to Somalia.
Analysis
Is Legalization Possible?
Though many recognize that the immigration system needs repair, the issue of what to do with undocumented immigrants is a political lightening rod.
A Long Road to Recovery
The development of the money transfer industry over the past 15 years has been accompanied by waves of consolidation and significant competition.
Are Remittance Costs Coming Down in Latin America?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on remittance costs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Why Do Remittances to Mexico Continue Breaking Records?
A Financial Services Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on the drivers of high levels of remittances in Mexico.
Will Cryptoassets Disrupt Remittances in Latin America?
A Financial Services Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the effects of cryptoassets on remittances in Latin America and the Caribbean
Is Embracing Bitcoin the Right Move for El Salvador’s Economy?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on El Salvador’s designation of Bitcoin as legal tender its implications for the economy and businesses.
Is Online Banking Reducing Poverty in Latin America?
A Financial Services Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on online banking in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Migration and Development in Central America: Perceptions, Policies, and Further Opportunities
The Inter-American Dialogue is pleased to publish this working paper by Manuel Orozco, director of our program on Migration, Remittances, and Development, and Julia Yansura, program associate at the Dialogue. Our aim is to stimulate a broad and well-informed public debate on complex issues facing analysts, decision makers, and citizens…
From the Remittance Industry Observatory: Nigeria Country Profile and Libra
The September 2019 Newsletter of the Remittance Industry Observatory looks at Nigeria, a country with a complex history of migration and some of the largest remittance flows in Africa and presents a summary of a recent Congressional Hearing on Facebook’s proposed mobile wallet, Calibra.
Why Does Cash Remain King in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Despite the growth of fintechs in Latin America, cash is still king in the region. But why?
Understanding Central American Migration: The Crisis of Central American Child Migrants in Context
There has been a sharp increase in the number of unaccompanied migrant children from Central America attempting to enter the United States in the past few years. This increase is also seen among adults, though to a lesser degree. As the United States, Mexico, and Central American countries struggle to address this crisis, debates have raged surrounding the humanitarian, legal, and political implications of any possible solution to this complex and troubling issue. This memo aims to inform the current debate by integrating data on issues triggering this outflow while also introducing the perspectives of the people and communities they affect. Specifically, it draws on data from 900 municipalities to analyze migrant hometowns in relation to human development,violence, and education.In addition, it presents the results of a nationwide survey in El Salvador and a survey of Central American migrants residing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Venezuela: Humanitarian Crisis and Struggle for Democracy
On April 25, Julia Yansura spoke at an event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue, the University of Notre Dame’s Kellogg Institute for International Studies and the Washington Office on Latin America where she discussed the migratory crisis in Venezuela.
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2018
Each year, the Inter-American Dialogue analyzes remittances to the region, identifying areas of growth and new trends that are impacting how people send and receive money. Family remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean reached $85 billion in 2018, an important financial flow and a critical source of support for many households in the region.
RIO Newsletter – April 2016
Newsletter for the Remittance Industry Observatory.