Harnessing Digitization for Remittances in Asia and the Pacific

Harnessing Digitization for Remittances in Asia and the Pacific
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Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Total Pages : 74
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ISBN-10 : 9789292629632
ISBN-13 : 9292629638
Rating : 4/5 (638 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Harnessing Digitization for Remittances in Asia and the Pacific by : Asian Development Bank

Download or read book Harnessing Digitization for Remittances in Asia and the Pacific written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remittances are considered a lifeline of developing countries and are especially vital for migrants and their families. Digital data technology can help alleviate many of the “pain-points” in the remittances industry. For example, it can significantly enhance the convenience, speed, security, and affordability of sending and receiving remittances. This report discusses the importance of remittances in Asia and the Pacific, the key challenges faced by the industry, and the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes country case studies that demonstrate the benefits of digitization and makes recommendations on how the digitization of remittances across the region can be further advanced.


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