Harnessing remittances for the poor: the role of institutions
Date
2021
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Journal of Economic Policy Reform
Abstract
This paper investigates the direct effect of institutions on poverty
and explores whether the remittances and poverty link can be
strengthened by institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. The results
suggest that a country characterized by sound financial development and good and stable government with systems to control
corruption and attracting investment will provide the enabling environment to reduce the rate, depth and severity of poverty. Such
quality institutional attributes reinforce the effectiveness of international remittances in reducing poverty.
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Research Article
Keywords
Institutions, remittances, poverty