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Articles and Case Studies

Uncovering Customer Needs to Improve Remittance Access, Usage and Financial Resilience in Bangladesh: Insights from BRAC Bank

Drawing upon UNCDF’s first article on BRAC Bank where research insights were drawn from the analysis of 4.2 million transaction records over the last 5 years, this second article links…

Articles and Case Studies

Expanding Access to Credit in Developing Countries: A Case Study of a Digital Migrant-Backed Loan by SympliFi

Remittance flows to Sub-Saharan Africa reached US$50 billion in 2021. Most remittances are costly to send, cashed out, and are spent on everyday consumer needs. How can we ensure that…

Articles and Case Studies

Accelerating the adoption of mobile wallets for remittances in Senegal: Insights from Wizall Money

In the second article on Wizall Money from Senegal, we present insights from demand-side research, based on surveys conducted among 3,000 remittance senders and recipients, including 100 qualitative interviews. Part…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Ethiopia Country Assessment: Report on Inclusive Innovation Strategies in Migrant Remittances and Financial Services

The report is a culmination of an extensive research and consultation process involving stakeholder interviews, secondary research, and collaborations with the private sector to garner a comprehensive understanding of the…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Bangladesh Country Assessment: Report on Inclusive Innovation Strategies in Migrant Remittances and Financial Services

The report is a culmination of an extensive research and consultation process involving stakeholder interviews, secondary research, and collaborations with the private sector to garner a comprehensive understanding of the…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Senegal Country Assessment: Report on Inclusive Innovation Strategies in Migrant Remittances and Financial Services

The report is a culmination of an extensive research and consultation process involving stakeholder interviews, secondary research, and collaborations with the private sector to garner a comprehensive understanding of the…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Nepal Country Assessment: Report on Inclusive Innovation Strategies in Migrant Remittances and Financial Services

The report is a culmination of an extensive research and consultation process involving stakeholder interviews, secondary research, and collaborations with the private sector to garner a comprehensive understanding of the…

Reference Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Reporting and Analysis of Remittances

The FAQs for the Reporting and Analysis of Remittances serve as a handy reference for development partners and regulators, especially central bank officers involved in data compilation and analysis around…

Migrant Money Notes

Approaches to Evaluating and Estimating Informal Remittance Flows in Developing Economies

Remittances are emerging as one of the largest sources of external finance for many least developing countries, yet their exact size often remains unknown to policymakers and the private sector…