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Migrants’ Remittances and Development: Myths, Rethoric and Realities

Bimal Ghosh, International Organization for Migration, 2006.

The close relationship between economic development and migration has been recognized for some time. In recent years, however, there has been a shift in thinking about the relationship between migration and development. Traditionally, migration was seen as a problem with negative implications for development. Today, there is a growing recognition that migration and migrants can enhance a country’s development. One of the factors which contributed to this change in thinking is the growing recognition of the importance of remittances.

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Migrants’ Remittances and Development: Myths, Rethoric and Realities