Global Migration Group, 2014, Migration and Youth – Challenges and Opportunities, Meta-analysis of evaluations, United Nations Children’s Fund, online publication.

2.3 DIRECT ACTIONS IN COMMUNITIES

2.3.5 Micro finance

Recommendation: 28. Note when designing programming that assist migrant youth that it is useful to support them with access to adequate financial instruments, such as affordable and cost-effective remittance products. This can benefit the economic development of their communities of origin and lead to long-term productive capacities.

Reference: Global Migration Group, 2014, Migration and Youth – Challenges and Opportunities, Meta-analysis of evaluations, United Nations Children’s Fund, online publication.

EVIDENCE SAMPLE: The analysis indicated that, for youth who migrate, having access to adequate financial instruments, such as affordable and cost-effective remittance products, can benefit the economic development of their communities of origin and lead to long-term productive capacities.