INSTRAW Library

Welcome to the INSTRAW LIBRARY, a compilation of around 600 publications produced by the former UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW), which served as the leading UN institute devoted to research, training and knowledge management to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. INSTRAW, along with DAW, OSAGI and UNIFEM, came together in 2010 to establish the present UN Women.

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The Legacy of INSTRAW

In addition to the INSTRAW Library, the UN Women Training Centre presents the publication “The legacy of INSTRAW in promoting the rights of women. A historical record of the Institute between 1976 and 2010”, which intends to pay tribute to the story of INSTRAW as well as to the women’s movements and governments which supported it.

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ID: 2008-R-MIG-GLO-STR-EN
Reference: UN-INSTRAW. (October 2008). Strengthening Remittance-Based Development Initiatives through Gender-Sensitive Financial Services and Banking. [Policy Brief].
Year: 2008
Description: This publication examines the remittances and its potential effect on development. Financial institution can play a key role in promoting the development potential of these investments, particularly with regard to women. As women play increasingly important roles as remittance senders, recipients and managers, the kinds of services provided by financial institutions should be carefully considered in terms of their specific needs and priorities. In addition assessing the impact of remittances on local development depends on the way both development and investment are defined.
Instraw's Mandate: Research
Theme: Migration
Keywords: Remittances, Investments , Development
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
Type of Product: Policy brief
Disponibility: Digital/Text
LinkToFile: PDF FILE