Enhancing the contribution of migrants in the post COVID-19 era

17 May 2022

Time: 19:15-20:30 (GMT+2)

The contribution of migrants to the development of their countries of origin, through remittances, diaspora investments, and trade, far exceeds official development assistance and foreign direct investment. The contribution of migrants to economies and societies of destination are similarly essential, as the recent COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated.

This International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) side event—hosted by IFAD, UN DESA, and the World Bank—focuses on migrants’ contribution to sustainable development. It will provide concrete suggestions on how to promote objectives 19 and 20 of the Global Compact for Migration.

IFAD’s Associate Vice-President of the Strategy and Knowledge Department, Jo Puri, will open the side event, while renowned public and private sector stakeholders involved in the remittance ecosystem will share their experience and ways to leverage the opportunities offered post COVID-19.

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