A gender analysis of the impact of remittances flows on local development. This article speaks about three important aspects to consider: first, a revision of the concept of development, adopting a gender-responsive local development approach. Second, the impact of gender factors on the developmental potential of remittances, as long as gender norms and relationships set both opportunities and constraints. Third, the effect on gender relationships should be a decision-making factor when deciding which kind of financial services are promoted and whether public institutions play a more active role in strengthening the developmental impact of remittances, changing structural constraints and providing public services.