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The Inter-American Dialogue’s Migration, Remittances and Development Program leverages data on migration and remittance flows to promote economic growth. Through research, policy analysis, technical assistance, product development and project implementation, the Migration Program has forged partnerships among public and private institutions in over 80 countries around the world. The program focuses on policies governing the flow of remittances, private sector financial and remittance services, and financial access for migrants and remittance recipient families.  

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Remittance Industry Observatory

As the competitive nature of remittance industry moves forward, the US economy shows signs of improvement, Latin American migration patterns shift, and various countries in the Americas review their legislation on migration, it is important for industry leaders to stay informed of the trends that will affect their businesses. The Remittance Industry Observatory improves knowledge and information about the remittance market.
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Change and Continuity in Money Transfers in 2026

Business, politics, and the economy are defined by both change and continuity, and the money transfer industry is not insulated from these trends. Although the...
Manuel Orozco

Use of Digital Financial Applications for Payments in Central America

Manuel Orozco

Remittance Transfers in 2025: The Year in Review

Many challenges have confronted companies and migrant senders this year, including the proposed tax on remittances, deportations, and a decline in migration....
Manuel Orozco

Economic Incentives are Needed for Central America in 2026

Haiti and Central American countries will be the most affected in 2026 by a decline in migration and remittances, accompanied by an increase in deportations,...
Manuel Orozco

Intermediary Cities Project: Remittances and Financial Inclusion Working Group

Our development initiative in intermediate cities has progressed positively to allow us to expand to of our work activities. One initiative follows up on our...
Manuel Orozco

Intermediary Cities Project: Progress Report, Water Conservation

Our development initiative in intermediate cities expanded to include an additional activity. This activity consists of improving access to drinking water and promoting its responsible...
Manuel Orozco

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Orozco, CNN (29 Apr 2026)

Approximately 750,000 households in Haiti receive remittances from Haitians in the US. About 40% of those remitters in the US are likely on TPS. For

Orozco, El Economista (17 Feb 2026)

[…] es previsible que la disminución de los flujos migratorios y el aumento de deportaciones desde Estados Unidos continue este 2026.

Orozco, NPR (Dec 17, 2025)

If they get deported, they rather send as much as they can now so that the relatives can be covered, considering that once they are

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Manuel Orozco

Nicaragua | Program Director

Manuel Orozco is the director of the Migration, Remittances, and Development Program at the Inter-American Dialogue. He also serves as a senior fellow at Harvard University’s Center for International Development and as a senior adviser with the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
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