Remittances fuel growth in developing countries through financial innovation.
Remittances can help boost the economy in countries with less developed financial systems by providing an alternative way to finance investments and overcome liquidity constraints. This is based on a study of about 100 developing countries, which found that remittances contribute to growth when the local financial sector is not well-developed. The research shows that remittances can promote economic growth by filling the gap left by inadequate financial services, allowing for more investment and economic development.