Cash technology

Digital technology has the potential to transform the way in which cash programmes operate. Mobile payment platforms are already demonstrating how new technologies can have a great impact on efficiencies and convenience for people receiving cash assistance. This is just one example of the potential for the use of technology in this sector. 

© Pierre Grandidier / IFRC

For more information on specific areas of innovation in cash technology, see the following:

> Blockchain and DLT

> RedRose resources and Toolkit

28 May 2024

Experience in Piloting the AccessRC Self-Registration Tool in Colombia

Type:

Report

Organization:

Cruz Roja Colombiana

The Colombian Red Cross (CRC) in conjunction with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) developed a pilot project to validate the AccessRC self-registration application in…

  • AccessRC
  • Cash technology
  • data management

5 March 2024

AccessRC Digital Self-Enrolment overview and walkthrough

Type:

Video

The video offers a comprehensive overview of the AccessRC digital self-enrollment model, showcasing its features and functionalities through a step-by-step walkthrough of the app and provides insights into how the…

  • AccessRC
  • Cash technology
  • Information management

5 March 2024

AccessRC Digital Self-Enrolment Model overview

Type:

Learning

This presentation provides an overview of the AccessRC app, including background information, functionality and operability

  • AccessRC
  • Cash technology
  • Information management

5 March 2024

AccessRC Digital Self-Enrolment and Integrated Assistance Project

Type:

Infographic

Organization:

IFRC

This document outlines the main advantages of the AccessRC app and digital self-enrolment model, highlighting key benefits and outcomes of the project

  • AccessRC
  • Cash technology
  • Information management

27 February 2024

How to share data safely and effectively In Humanitarian Cash Assistance

Type:

Blog

Organization:

DIGID

Data sharing and interoperability are essential for delivering humanitarian cash assistance to people in need. But how can humanitarian organizations share data in a secure, ethical, and efficient way? And…

  • Cash technology
  • data
  • data management
  • DIGID

14 February 2024

AccessRC Pilot programme for Cash and Voucher Assistance in Colombia

Type:

Video

Organization:

Cruz Roja Colombiana, IFRC

This video produced by Colombia Red Cross demonstrates the capabilities of the AccessRC app, which was piloted in Cundinamarca, Soacha. In the use of this app, individuals were able to…

  • AccessRC
  • Emergencies
  • Cash technology

In partnership with:

British Red Cross