Africa/Global: Gender, remittances and development

This paper presents key elements for the development of a conceptual framework that will allow a better understanding of the interrelationships between migration, gender, remittances and development. It identifies the main elements that are in play and that cannot be overlooked in a gender analysis of the sending, use and impact of remittances. The framework aims to establish the basis for formulating a more adequate response to questions such as: how does the growing feminisation of migration affect remittance flows? How can remittances contribute to the achievement of gender equality? And how can remittances be mobilised to achieve sustainable development that includes women?