It is also widely thought that the IPoA targets related to migration and remittances have not put enough emphasis on gender perspectives. Without a good database, to be updated on a regular basis, it will be difficult to monitor any progress as regards IPoA indicators. However, many low-income countries have not been able to integrate migration and remittances into mainstream development policies.10 As Kelegama (2011) points out, national development and poverty reduction strategies in developing countries have not been able to fully appreciate the potential of migration, and remittances have not been integrated into the mainstream development and planning process.