Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID)

Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development
The Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID) is a UN-recognized, informal process that brings together stakeholders working on remittances and migration for development.
Since 2007, GFRID has held biannual summits on the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) with participants from the public sector, private sector, UN organizations and civil society representatives from different regions. Here, partners share learnings on how to maximize the impact of remittances, reduce transfer costs, and enhance coordination.
GFRID is a key instrument to raise awareness of and promote migration and remittances for sustainable development. It is also an important tool to implement the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
Latest sessions
Latest sessions
The GFRID Summit 2023
IFAD and the UN Office of the Special Adviser for Africa are hosting the Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID) Summit 2023.
eGFRID - Remittances and investment: how migrants finance sustainable development
The next eGFRID webinar, jointly hosted by IFAD and the European Commission (EC), will focus on the topic of “Remittances and investment: How migrants finance sustainable development.”
Related publications
Related publications
RemitSCOPE: Kenya Country Diagnostic
This diagnostic provides an assessment of Kenya’s remittance market, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, using a market-oriented approach.
RemitSCOPE: Morocco Country Diagnostic
This report provides an assessment of the remittances market in Morocco.
RemitSCOPE: Senegal Country Diagnostic
The Senegal diagnostic provides an evaluation of remittance market into Senegal, under a supply-based approach.
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Frédéric Ponsot
Senior Technical Specialist on Remittances, Diaspora and Inclusive Finance




Leonard Makuvaza
Remittances and Inclusive Digital Finance Officer (South Africa, The Gambia)



