Analysis

Costa Rica

A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping Costa Rica’s development.

Articles & Op-Eds ˙

Nicaragua

A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping Nicaragua’s development.

Articles & Op-Eds ˙

Video

State of the Remittance Industry

Market consolidation and increasing competition are two of the largest trends currently observed in the money transfer industry.

Eric Johnson

Event Summaries ˙

El Salvador

A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping El Salvador’s development.

Reports ˙

To Keep Kids from Borders, Fix Things Farther South

The United States must not only reform its domestic immigration policy, but also reassess its drug, trade, and foreign-aid policies toward the region.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Reuters

Video

Young Migrants & US Policy

Increases in the number of apprehensions of Central American children were noticed as early as two years ago.

Brigid Carmichael

Event Summaries ˙

The Cost of Sending Money & the Impact of Technology

After many years of fast growth, remittances to LAC saw a steep drop in 2009 due to the global economic and financial crisis.

Manuel Orozco, Ulric Rindebro

Interviews ˙ ˙ Business News Americas

Western Union’s 4+1 Experience in Mexico

This report analyzes the 4+1 project undertaken by migrant HTAs along with the Mexican federal, state and municipal governments and Western Union.

Manuel Orozco, Katherine Scaife Diaz

Reports ˙

Honduras

A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping Honduras’ development.

Articles & Op-Eds ˙

The Earthquake’s Impact on Remittances

The earthquake in Haiti has exacerbated an existing distress during the international recession and increased uncertainty of what to do and how to help.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ América Economía

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.

Manuel Orozco, Julia Yansura, Beatriz Slooten