This paper emphasizes that the label PPP (public-private partnerships) covers almost all arrangements, as there is always some private and public involvement. PPP is a continuum of options that accommodate the public and private contributions. This paper emphasizes the different structures that...

Research on the impact of cash remittances on the developing economies of Latin America and the Caribbean countries.

The MIF made a partnership with the Earth Institute at Columbia University to jointly administer a permanent program on remittance studies in Latin America and the Caribbean. I'ts a three-year research and dissemination program to promote best practices in remittance transmission in Latin...

This paper reports on the continued increase in remittances to Latin America, but also analyzes cost changes and the entry of new players, such as banks, into the Mexican market. The analysis looks at data on prices and exchange rates provided by over 100 money transfer institutions. This report...

research on the impact of cash remittances on the developing economies of Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Analysis of a poll of nine of the major remittance recipient countries in order to understand the market of remittances, the major trends in money transfers and the macro-economic effects on their economies. It will review industry and market behavior in money transfers, pricing, as well as...

Research on the impact of cash remittances on the developing economies of Latin American and Caribbean countries.