Summary

Research report: Reports on the findings of an Asia-Pacific study to investigate the potential for remittance-linked financial services to contribute to household well-being and economic development.

Description

This research report presents the findings of an Asia-Pacific study to investigate the potential for remittance-linked financial services to contribute to household well-being and economic development. The six case study countries covered by the study are Fiji, Samoa, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste.

Results of this study confirm that remittances clearly make important and growing macroeconomic contributions, but the development dynamic at household level is complex and varied - both among households in the same country, as well as among country contexts.

This enormous heterogeneity of remittance-receiving households is apparent with respect to remitting behaviour, the role of remittances in the household economy, remittance usage and ultimately, the economic outcomes of migration.

Policy and institutional contexts also vary considerably across the case study countries, providing ample material for comparison and contrast.

Clear opportunities emerge for both financial sector service providers and national governments to assist to leverage the development impact of remittances, responding creatively to complexity.

Part 1: Final Report

Part 1: Synthesis Report [PDF 277KB]

Part 2: Country Case Studies:

• Fiji [PDF 148kb]
• Indonesia [PDF 200kb]
• Philippines [PDF 256kb]
• Samoa [PDF 163kb]
• Sri Lanka [PDF 283kb]
• Timor-Leste [PDF 156kb]

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