Uganda's Remittance Corridors from United Kingdom, United States, and South Africa : Challenges to Linking Remittances to the Use of Formal Services
The purpose of this study is to gather a broad spectrum of remittance data related to Uganda and the three remittance corridors and compile such information in a comprehensive report with a view to sharing knowledge and expertise. In addition to kn...
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World Bank
2012
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study is to gather a
broad spectrum of remittance data related to Uganda and the
three remittance corridors and compile such information in a
comprehensive report with a view to sharing knowledge and
expertise. In addition to knowledge sharing, it is expected
that the information and findings in this report will assist
the authorities in developing the Ugandan remittance market
and mitigating related risks. Being the first Bilateral
Remittance Corridor Analysis (BRCA) report to be conducted
with the partnership of a local authority adds to the
significance of the endeavor. This report comprises five
chapters with supporting annexes. The first chapter is a
introductory chapter continues with data showing remittance
trends from a global perspective and in Sub-Saharan Africa
and their comparison with those of Uganda. Chapter two
analyzes and compares the three remittance-sending countries
in terms of remittance flows, remittance mechanisms and
related costs, and regulations. Chapter three focuses
onUganda as a remittance-receiving country,
describing the remittance flows, market players,
distribution network, access. Chapter four summarizes the
main findings and observations. This report presents policy
recommendations for Uganda as well as for remittance-sending
countries in the final chapter. |
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