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Mexican scholar Fernando Lozano details the impact of migrant remittances (the phrase used by economists for the money sent home by migrant workers) on the Mexican economy in this seminar sponsored by UCSD's Center for Comparative Immigration Studies.
Series: "Center for Comparative Immigration Studies " [7/2004] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 8672]
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This video depicts the typical life of an overseas Filipino and an overseas Filipino family searching for a gainful family life through remittances from abroad. This will enlighten the public about who are the country's major economic saviors and what sacrifices do they face.
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During the 24 May conference on Remittances and MDGs organized by COS Utrecht & Oxfam Novib, Dr. Manuel Orozco gave an overview on leveraging remittances for development. This is the first part.
During the conference on Remittance & MDGs organized by COS and Oxfam Novib, Dr. Manuel Orozco gave the overview on the relationship between remittances, development and MDGs. He clarified the diaspora's role and challenge in realizing development.