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BBC Migration Glossary
Written by Samuil Simeonov
As the global debate surrounding migration issues grows, BBC News Online looks at some of the most common terms in the migration debate. read more
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Samuil Simeonov
Samuil Simeonov is a political scientist
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Climate change › Remittances to bring clean energy to Haiti
Written by Samuil Simeonov
Gregory Watson, Team Leader of Climate Change at Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), presents ways of linking remittances and sustainability.
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Dilip Ratha on Migration
Written by Samuil Simeonov
Dilip Ratha, Manager with the Migration and Remittances Unit of the World Bank, presents the newest evidence on the development impact of remittances in the post-crisis time. http://vimeo.com/16626088
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Dropping remittances hits Mexico
Written by Samuil Simeonov
The remittances that Mexican emigrants send home to their families from a recession-bound US has dropped by 14 per cent over the last year. Adam Thomson visited the small town of Sengio in the southern state of Michoacan to see how families and local businesses are being affected by the […]
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The World Bank on Remittances: Despite Crisis, Remittances Robust
Written by Samuil Simeonov
As remittance volumes have steadily increased over time, they have become an important revenue source for many households in developing countries. This report highlights the major advantages, risks and future trends of remittances.
