The potentials of remittances for income generating activities leading to local economic development in Albania: the case of Durres

Enika Abazi () and Mema Mithat
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Enika Abazi: Institute of Balkan Studies - UET
Mema Mithat: Institute of Balkan Studies - UET

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Abstract: The project assesses the characteristics of remittances sent by Albanian emigrant workers to their families in the region of Durres. To obtain an overview of remittances and the potential for their use for economic and social development a survey was organised in the region of Durres. The aim of the survey was to identify the characteristics of the recipients and remittances, including their use by the recipient households, the channels through which they are transferred and the financial services available in the Durres's areas. A series of meetings were held with representatives of different institutions such as banks, micro finance institutions, NGOs and local authorities to generate an overview of local and national policies and other relevant factors that could in fluence the use of remittances for productive investments and contribute to economic development.

Keywords: remittances (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007-02
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Published in ILO Press, 2007

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