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Migrant remittances in the times of COVID-19: Insights from Remittance Service Providers

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Migrant remittances in the times of COVID-19: Insights from Remittance Service Providers

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many migrants were already part of marginalized and vulnerable groups experiencing economic hardships in their countries of origin and host communities. Lockdowns and business closures have exacerbated the precarious nature of their livelihoods. 
 

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
All
Author
Dr. Robin Gravesteijn
Amil Aneja
Houle Cao
Source / Publisher
World Bank Group
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
7
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
Sustainable development
Keywords
COVID-19 and migration
Status
Published

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