This book seeks to fill knowledge gaps on migration, remittances and diaspora in Africa.

The diaspora of developing countries can be a potent force for development, through remittances, but more importantly, through promotion of trade, investment, k

Remittances sent by African migrants have become an important source of external finance for countries in the Sub-Saharan African region. In many African countr

Migration from and within Africa, just like migration elsewhere in the world, often generates anti-immigrant sentiment and ignites heated public debate about th

During the 2008 financial crisis, the possible changes in remittance-sending behavior and potential avenues to alleviate a probable decline in remittance flows