From Stella Opoku-Owusu, Africa UK.

Gibril Faal, Chairman of AFFORD

Gibril Faal, Chairman of AFFORD

Gibril Faal in the Independent: “Remittances could be as sustainable as international development finance”

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In 2012, remittance flows to developing countries was $400bn, of which $30bn went to Sub-Saharan Africa. Total remittances to Africa are estimated to be over $60bn annually.

In an article featured in the Independent, Gibril Faal chairman of AFFORD, highlights the importance of Remittances for sustainable development.

One of the most substantial contributions of the diaspora is the money they send to their countries of heritage. Migrants strive daily to enrich families and communities in poor countries across the world. This is done without fuss or fanfare, by cleaners and clinicians, builders and bankers alike, making them the hidden heroes of international development.

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About Africa-UK

Stella Opoku-Owusu, Africa UK

Stella Opoku-Owusu, Africa UK

Africa-UK provides support to Africans in the diaspora to influence policy affecting Africa’s development. It encourages effective dialogue between the diaspora and decision makers; challenges policy perspectives that neglect realities on the ground; and recognises the crucial role that the diaspora plays in Africa’s development. Africa-UK is implemented by the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) and delivered in partnership with the African Council Scotland/NIDOS (Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland), Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel, Centre of African Studies and the Diaspora Volunteering Alliance; and in association with Global Native, HIRDA UK, MIFUMI-UK and Norfolk African Community Association. To find out more visit www.africa-uk.org.