Joint Conference on Remittances 2005
Remittances and Poverty Reduction: Learning from Regional Experiences and Perspectives
A conference co-sponsored by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)/Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines: 12-13 September 2005
Rationale | Objectives | Expected Outputs | Participants | Participants Guide | Registration
An estimated 175 million people now live outside their countries of birth, making significant contributions to the social and economic development of their host countries, as well as their countries of origin.
The economic power of migrant remittances, as a source of capital and support, is affecting millions of households around the world. In Asia, which accounts for more than half of the world's migrants, and in Latin America as well, remittances have helped address the most basic needs of migrants' families and their communities. The challenge now rests in further transforming the potential of remittances into a sustainable input to poverty alleviation and development efforts.
It is against this backdrop that the conference was designed to provide a forum where ideas may be shared, and networks may be established. The conference aims to promote greater understanding of remittance flows and their impacts on recipient countries through sharing of experiences and best practices. Key stakeholders in the remittance industry are expected to convene to exchange varying perspectives on and regional experiences.
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- To provide an overview on best practices and experiences in remittances from various global, regional, and national perspectives
- To generate ideas to enable overseas workers to remit funds with greater ease and reliability
- To promote the use of remittance funds for poverty reduction and development initiatives
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The conference is expected to produce a compilation of information and best practices on different aspects of the remittance industry. It will bring together stakeholders and experts in several aspects of remittances, with the goals of promoting dialogue, exchanging perspectives, and sharing key learning experiences on an inter-regional basis.
As an initial joint undertaking among ADB, IADB/MIF, and UNDP, its primary output will be that of identifying benchmarks and parameters for specific initiatives to improve remittance policies and procedures with the aim of maximizing positive developmental impact.
The conference will also establish opportunities for networking and collaborative efforts between and among public and private organizations and stakeholders.
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Key stakeholders from international organizations, central banks, the banking sector, money transfer and remittance agencies, credit institutions, government financial institutions, academic and research institutions, non-government organizations, and other private and government sector agencies that share a common interest and stake in the improvement of remittance policies and procedures.
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The conference is free of charge. Pre-conference registration is required to ensure admission into the conference. To register, please complete the registration form. Interested parties are advised to register early, as the conference venue can accommodate only a limited number of participants.
The Conference Secretariat will contact registrants to confirm their registration and provide background information.
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Studies conducted by ADB, IADB/MIF on remittances were shared as conference reading materials. UNDP also provided relevant reading materials / publications for the conference participants.
Program, papers, and presentations
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The Conference Secretariat
EON Corporate Communications Network
Attn: Ms Alicia de Sagun / Rina Bernabe
Email: alicia@eon.com.ph;
rina@eon.com.ph
Tel. No.: + 632 893-5642
+ 632 893-5690
Fax No.: + 632 892-6769
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