Diaspora, Remittances, and the Crisis

The World Bank will be hosting a conference next Monday and Tuesday on diaspora and development. Myriad experts will be attending, addressing a diverse set of topics ranging from "Moroccan Scientific Diaspora between Transfers of Knowledge and Development" to "Diaspora Bonds". There is a session Monday morning from 9:15-10:45 that will discuss the impact of the crisis on migration and remittance flows. For those who would like to watch remotely, the Bank is providing a live webcast.