Beyond Small Change examines the phenomenon of migrant remittances in hopes of contributing to international understanding of remittances, promoting better policies and practices in this area, and turning migrant workers' hard-won resources into a source of development for their homelands. This...

The authors of this volume analyze the policies that led to East Asia's economic success, including those affecting human resources, savings, the financial sector, trade and institutions, and examine the lessons these policies carry for Latin America. The genesis of this book was an...

Remittances in the Andes finance investment and growth, reduce poverty, complement national savings, and are a source of foreign exchange. Properly mobilized remittances can contribute to increased investment in housing, in human capital and help to finance micro and small-scale firms.