Remittances : what role can consumer organisations play?

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2011

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Consumers International

Abstract

Consumers International is a global federation of consumer organisations with 220 member organisations in 115 countries. It is independent and not-for-profit. The article reviews some actions taken towards general principles on remittances and fair fees for money transfer services. It presents some strategies for consumer organizations in the struggle for fair practices and effective regulation of the remittances financial market.

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Meeting: IDRC Pre-ICN Forum on Competition and Development, 16 May 2011
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COMPETITION, LAW, FINANCIAL SERVICES, REMITTANCES, GOVERNANCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, GLOBAL, REGULATION

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/46309

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Competition Policy / Politique de la concurrence
Global and Multi-regional / Projets mondiaux et multirégionaux
Research Results (GGP) / Résultats de recherches (MCP)