World-wide remittance flows--estimated at $200-$300 billion per year-have ignited a growing international interest in potential remittance impact on development. The potential is huge...and the need for better information about remittances and diaspora populations is critical.

The study of migration, remittances, diapora populations and development is heating up, and a number of key organizations and respected individuals have emerged at the forefront of this effort.

We have found the following resources useful in accessing this rapidly-changing landscape of remittances, migration, diaspora and development information.

• Overview: These resources provide a broad look at the current situation, growing interest and potential impact of remittances and diaspora populations on the world stage. Books, papers and conference archives provide background material and current thinking on remittances, migration, diaspora and development issues.
  
  
• Facts & Figures: Databases, profiles, demographics and focused studies provide both general and specific statistics and data on remittances and migration; daspora populations and development.
  
  
• Specialists: These sources provide on-going research, up-to-date news and evolving information and best-practices/learnings related to remittances, migration, diapora populations and development.
  
  
• Gateways: These resources provide extensive menus of portals and links to a broad range of international and country-specific organizations, sectors, projects, research and statistics