Despite rising remittance inflows, inefficiencies and a lack of skilled labour hinder Bangladesh's economic potential. Prioritising skill development and policy reform is key to unlocking growth ...

Despite their importance, remittances remain costly. The World Bank’s Remittance Prices Worldwide Database reports that the ...

Dilip Ratha, lead economist for migration and remittances at the World Bank and head of the Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development, said Africa is the most expensive region in ...