Financial inclusion of people benefiting from humanitarian cash transfers

Resource details

Resource details

Resource type: Report

Organisation: ICRC, PROPARCO

Region: Global

Tags: cash assistance, cva, Financial inclusion

Publication year: 2025

Language: English

Description

Description

This report produced in collaboration with PROPARCO and the ICRC, explores how humanitarian cash transfers—now a major form of aid—can serve as a gateway to financial inclusion for displaced and vulnerable populations. It examines the limitations of current practices, the role of financial service providers, and the conditions needed for sustainable access to financial services. Featuring insights from global experts and case studies, the report offers practical recommendations for linking aid to long-term economic empowerment.