This is because it provides migrant’s households with remittances that are uncorrelated with agricultural income (World Bank, 2006). there are nearly 232 million migrants in the world today World Bank (2014). Remittances have a positive and significant impact on household food security and the socioeconomic conditions of households who are residing in the country of origin or left behind. World Bank (2014) estimated that the flow of remittances to developing countries has grown on average by 8.4% annually since 2013 adding about USD 436 billion in 2014. In addition, IFAD (2007) has reported that over the next five years, the flow of remittances to developing countries will increase USD 1.5
This is because it provides migrant’s households with remittances that are uncorrelated with agricultural income (World Bank, 2006). there are nearly 232 million migrants in the world today World Bank (2014). Remittances have a positive and significant impact on household food security and the socioeconomic conditions of households who are residing in the country of origin or left behind. World Bank (2014) estimated that the flow of remittances to developing countries has grown on average by 8.4% annually since 2013 adding about USD 436 billion in 2014. In addition, IFAD (2007) has reported that over the next five years, the flow of remittances to developing countries will increase USD 1.5