Digital Remittances and Home Countries Institutions

This paper examines the impact of migration and digital remittances on institution building and political behavior in developing countries, adding to the ongoing discourse on globalization. While much of the literature on globalization has focused on developed countries, the intersection of migration, remittances, and political dynamics in developing nations remains understudied. Unlike traditional external income sources such as foreign aid or government transfers, remittances are private, transnational transfers directly contingent on the economic circumstances of migrants and their host countries. With the advent of digital transactions, remittances have transformed in both scale and accessibility, facilitating faster and more secure flows of funds across borders. This study emphasizes how digital remittances empower households economically and socially, influencing political participation and institution building. By bringing scholarly attention to this nexus, the paper aims to highlight the potential of digital remittances as a catalyst for political engagement and structural transformation in the developing world.