Money movement is a form of power. Diaspora remittances can stabilize households, support education, sustain local economies, and influence political expectations. They can also be taxed, surveilled, redirected, securitized, or disrupted.
Why remittances matter
For many communities, remittances are not optional extras. They are an informal development system. They shape housing, school fees, medical care, small business activity, migration choices, and political loyalty.
The strategic question
The deeper question is not only how much money moves. It is who controls the channels, who can interrupt them, who benefits from fees, and how diaspora capital can become more coordinated without becoming extractive.
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