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Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID) - Summit 2021

Recognized by the United Nations General Assembly, the Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID) is one of the key platforms aimed at building and strengthening partnerships towards innovative solutions for cheaper, faster and safer transfer of remittances, as well as diaspora impact investment mechanisms, with all relevant stakeholders.

The 2021 virtual Summit will focus on the role of remittances to strengthen market recovery amidst the current global pandemic, and to improve the resilience of migrant workers and the communities where they live. In particular, the Summit will seek to share and analyze practical strategies and mechanisms related to digital and financial inclusion of migrants and their families.

Date: -
Location: Online
Type of Event
Webinar
Event Category
Online
Main organizer/s
IFAD
Target Audience
All
Language
English
French
Spanish
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
GCM Objective 16 - Inclusion and social cohesion
GCM Objective 19 - Migrant and diaspora contributions
GCM Objective 20 - Remittances
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
International cooperation
Sustainable development
Whole-of-society approach
Keywords
Remittances
Status
Published

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