Research

The UNCDF Migrant Money team generates substantial market intelligence through its work. On one side, this work aims to link and overlay supply-side and demand-side analysis for a complete picture of the impact that informs inclusive innovation opportunities by the private sector. On the other, the research allows policymakers and regulators to identify gaps and implement reforms to existing regulations and payment and financial markets infrastructures that promote digital penetration and usage among the users of remittance services.

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Flagship Reports

Systematic Capture, Management, and Analysis of Remittance Data by Central Banks

The objective of this brief is to provide central banks who wish to gain a better understanding of the remittance flows to and from their country with a model for…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Sudan Policy Diagnostic Report: Regional Harmonization of Remittance Policies in IGAD

This policy diagnostic report for remittances in Sudan has been prepared through a desk research review of relevant policies, laws and regulations, followed by extensive stakeholder consultations and benchmarking with…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Sudan Payment Infrastructure Assessment Report: Regional Harmonization of Remittance Policies in IGAD

The payment infrastructure assessment report for Sudan continues the country’s policy diagnostic assessment as part of UNCDF’s wider project with the IGAD Secretariat on harmonizing remittance policies in the Intergovernmental…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

South Sudan Policy Diagnostic Report: Regional Harmonization of Remittance Policies in IGAD

This policy diagnostic report for remittances in South Sudan has been prepared through a desk research review of relevant policies, laws and regulations, followed by extensive stakeholder consultations and benchmarking…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

South Sudan Payment Infrastructure Assessment Report: Regional Harmonization of Remittance Policies in IGAD

The payment infrastructure assessment report for South Sudan continues the country’s policy diagnostic assessment as part of UNCDF’s wider project with the IGAD Secretariat on harmonizing remittance policies in the…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Somalia Policy Diagnostic Report: Regional Harmonization of Remittance Policies in IGAD

This policy diagnostic report for remittances in Somalia has been prepared through a desk research review of relevant policies, laws and regulations, followed by extensive stakeholder consultations and benchmarking with…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Somalia Payment Infrastructure Assessment Report: Regional Harmonization of Remittance Policies in IGAD

The payment infrastructure assessment report for Somalia continues the country’s policy diagnostic assessment as part of UNCDF’s wider project with the IGAD Secretariat on harmonizing remittance policies in the Intergovernmental…

Flagship Reports

Remittance Reporting and Analysis System

Based on recent consultations with over 30 regulators, central banks acknowledge that the way they think about remittances data is changing, as there is an ever-growing need for detailed insights…

Country and Regional Diagnostics

Inception Report: Regional Harmonization of Remittances in the IGAD region

This inception report on the harmonization of remittance policies project in the IGAD region highlights the background, including preliminary reviews of migration and remittance landscapes and specifies the project methodology,…