ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at the policy around remittances and giving. Humanitarian aid policy and remittances giving have been adversely impacted by the regulations around remittances. We look at critical cases of countries where sending and receiving of money can mean the difference between life and death and examine how policy shapes practice. Especially in the context of humanitarian aid in disaster and crisis situations, we seek to examine how remittances can play a crucial role and what policy changes are needed for an effective response from the diaspora communities.
