REMIT PRIME Central Asia: Maximizing the developmental impact of remittances in Central Asia

Type of action/project/initiative
Action Programme, Campaign, Research/Toolkits
Areas addressed
Digitalization, Financial inclusion, Formalization

The programme aims to enhancing the impact of remittances by increasing the access to remittances through digital methods, promoting financial inclusion, and enhancing migrant returnees’ access to income-generating activities. It will be implemented in Central Asia, with focus on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and will benefit migrants, their families, returnees and communities.

Target area
Enhancing the enabling environment for affordable digital remittance markets, increasing access to formal remittances and expanding digital financial inclusion, promoting sustainable financial and economic integration of remittance families and reintegration of returnees.
Date and duration
2024-2027
Budget allocated
6 million EUR