remittances

• Further debt relief, continued large aid inflows, favorable commodity prices, and $4 billion in gross annual remittances -- this figure includes remittances from individuals as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and embassies; individual remittances were estimated at about $1.8 billion in 2006 -- put Ghana in a stronger balance of payments position.
• Of particular mention is the contribution of remittances, that is money sent by the Diaspora to their families in countries of origin to help meet various social needs. —  AllAfrica News: Latest
• Tajikistan derives a full half of its total GDP from remittances, according to —  Slate Magazine
• Led by moderate leader Ibrahim Rugova and with funds from diaspora remittances, they created parallel schooling, social support systems and later, paramilitary forces. —  Global Issues News Headlines
• End user's benefits will mainly be created through low-value, but high-frequency transaction services, while remittances will be the strong growth driver for transaction volume and cross-border cooperation.

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