Information on "Remittances"
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Migration and Educational Aspiration - Another Channel of Brain Gain?
Author: Marcus Böhme
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This paper is concerned with the connection between international migration and human capital. More on «Migration and Educational Aspiration - Another Channel of Brain Gain? »
September 2012
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Sep 2012
The Impact of Remittances on Poland’s Economy
Author: Luca Barbone, Katarzyna Pietka-Kosinska, Irena Topinska
Publisher: Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE)
This e-brief reports on the results obtained from a study commissioned by Western Union with respect to the macroeconomic impact of remittances in Poland, as well as their effect at the household level and in terms of their regional distribution. More on «The Impact of Remittances on Poland’s Economy»
August 2012
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21 Aug 2012
Which Way is Pakistan Heading? - 3
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper looks at the positive developments in Pakistan's economy. More on «Which Way is Pakistan Heading? - 3» -
Aug 2012
Identifying the Motives of Migrant Philanthropy
Author: Matthias Luecke, Toman Omar Mahmoud, Christian Peuker
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
The authors of this working paper draw on the literature on migrant remittances and on philanthropy in general to identify possible motives for collective remittances. More on «Identifying the Motives of Migrant Philanthropy»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Diaspora Contributions to Development and Reconstruction in Fragile Situations
Author: Nauja Kleist
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
This paper addresses the significant role migrant remittance contributions to developing countries. More on «Diaspora Contributions to Development and Reconstruction in Fragile Situations»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
The Mexican Economy and the 2012 Elections
Author: Mark Weisbrot, Rebecca Ray
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This paper examines some of the economic issues that could be relevant to Mexico's July 1st presidential election. More on «The Mexican Economy and the 2012 Elections»
April 2012
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2 Apr 2012
Capitalizing on Trust
Author: James Cockayne, Liat Shetret
Publisher: Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation (CGCC)
This report provides a fresh analysis of the Somali remittance industry. More on «Capitalizing on Trust»
February 2012
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6 Feb 2012
Moving to Europe: Bangladeshi Migration to Italy
Author: Md Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
According to this study, reformation of immigration policy in Italy has paved the way for the emergence of a Bangladeshi community in Italy. More on «Moving to Europe: Bangladeshi Migration to Italy» -
Feb 2012
The Potential for Cash Transfers in Nigeria
Author: Rebecca Holmes, Michael Samson, Wendy Magoronga, Banke Akinrimisi, Jenny Morgan
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This report examines the role of cash transfers in Nigeria and discusses the appropriateness and feasibility of the different types in the Nigerian context. More on «The Potential for Cash Transfers in Nigeria»
January 2012
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2012
Pacific Island Nations: How Viable are their Economies?
Author: Francis X Hezel
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This report asks whether all small Pacific Island nations are waging a losing battle in their attempts to create more self-supporting economies. More on «Pacific Island Nations: How Viable are their Economies?»
