The Digital Remittance Corridor: Exploring the role of Internet Access in Foreign Remittances inflow to selected Asian Countries

Abstract

This study examines the long-term effects of socioeconomic variables—GDP, inflation, cell phone subscriptions, internet usage, literacy rates, and exchange rates on personal remittances inflow to top remittance-receiving Asian economies like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The research utilizes various statistical tools for analysis. The results aim to provide policymakers with insights for optimizing remittance benefits and developing responsive policy frameworks.