The World Bank in South Asia - What's Online - August 2005

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THE WORLD BANK IN SOUTH ASIA - AUGUST 2005
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http://www.worldbank.org/sar
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When Money Really Matters - Remittances Vital to South Asia (Feature Story)
Remittances – money sent home by immigrant workers abroad – are hugely beneficial to South Asian countries. Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan are among the world’s top receivers of remittances. A new collection of studies demonstrates how important this flow of money is for South Asia. 
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