Mark Lopes, chief operating officer of the Partnership for Central America: “For many in Central America, remittances are a large share of their income. In the short term, this can provide a vital lifeline for families struggling to make ends meet. Longer term, however, it is an unreliable source of economic security. As global economies transition to a recovery cycle and remittance flows fall, this risk will become increasingly present. While we work to ensure short-term economic security for families in Central America and elsewhere, we must also solve the root causes that underlie the need for remittances by building sustainable economic opportunities. Working with companies like Mastercard and Microsoft, the Partnership for Central America aspires to do just that—the digital and financial structures to support new opportunities while attracting new investments that translate into jobs…”