Importance of remittances#12

Afghanistan has received over $3.3 billion from its expatriate community in 2006
Nepal received $1.1 billion and Sri Lanka $3.4 billion
India with $24.5 billion ranks tops among all the nations, while neighboring Pakistan received $6.2 billion last year
Remittances to Afghanistan could have been more if the banking regulations are more convenient
Among the top destinations for Afghan workers include Iran, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Turkey and India

Source: UN International Fund report

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