Remittance flows


About this webinar

Remittances have played a fundamental role in the external accounts of most of the Latin American economies. However, its role has not always been countercyclical. During the global financial crisis, remittance flows fell 12.8%. However, their behavior has been surprisingly positive during the current crisis.

To discuss the causes, characteristics, and effects of remittance flows to Latin America during the current crisis, we convened a recognized group of experts from international organizations, central banks, academia and think tanks.


Opening remarks


Biography

Latin American Reserve Fund – FLAR

José Darío Uribe

Executive President

Opening remarks

Biography

Central Bank of Spain

Pablo Hernández de Cos

Governor

Opening remarks

Speakers




Biography


Interamerican Development Bank

Emmanuel Abuelafia

Lead Economist



Biography


Creative Associates International

Manuel Orozco

Director of the Center for Migration and Economic Stabilization



Biography


University of Göttingen – Jaume I University

Inmaculada Martínez-Zarzoso

Professor



Biography


Central Bank of Mexico

Aldo Dylan Heffner

Director of Economic Measurement


Discussant:

Javier Pérez, Director of the International Economics and Euro Area Department.

Carlos Giraldo, Chief Economist, Latin American Reserve Fund – FLAR.