Conclusion and recommendations

MRCs around the world are currently engaged in a wide range of innovative practices to protect, support and empower migrants. While many MRCs are still in their early stages, they are increasingly considering how their work can enhance the benefits migration can bring to development. Already, a number of their practices are helping to ensure that migrants' capacity to participate in these processes is increased. MRCs are able to: assist clients in facilitating remittance transfers at lower cost; advise them on investment opportunities in their countries of origin; and involve them in migration-for-development initiatives. Moreover, MRCs are involved in assisting migrants' human development, helping migrants find fulfilling work and building the capacities of their organizations.

Related Subject(s): Migration