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.
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For more information on specific areas of innovation in cash technology, see the following:
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2 February 2022
Dignified Identities in Cash Assistance: Lessons Learnt from Kenya
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ICHA, IFRC, Innovation Norway, Kenya Red Cross, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian Red Cross, NRC, Save the ChildrenAs part of the Dignified Identities in Cash Assistance (DIGID) project a field pilot was conducted in May 2021 to understand the opportunities and risks of digital identity (ID) technology in providing humanitarian cash assistance to people with no official IDs. Read the lessons learned from this pilot project.
29 December 2021
Next Level Integration with Financial Service Providers in Kenya and the Netherlands
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510This case study gives an overview of integrating cash distribution with financial service providers (FSPs) using the 121 platform, a CVA program management tool through examples of two pilots projects led by 510, the data and digital initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC).
22 November 2021
Digitisation of the CVA programme in Botswana – Remote Cash IM in practice
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510This case study explores how Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) and 510 (the data and digital initiative of the Netherlands Red cross) worked together on aspects related to cash and voucher assistance and information management, in order to improve the use of data and digital tools while facing travel restrictions and social distancing.
17 November 2021
Cash Hub Webinar Questions and Answers 17th November 2021
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510, Botswana Red Cross, Netherlands Red CrossResponses to questions raised in the Cash Hub Webinar on CVA and Digital Tools for Information Management held on the 17th November 2021
17 November 2021
Cash Hub Webinar Summary Points 17th November 2021
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510, Botswana Red Cross, Netherlands Red CrossWritten summary of the 17th November 2021 Cash Hub Webinar on CVA and Digital Tools for Information Management
25 October 2021
Cash & Voucher Assistance at Scale: Integrating Systems in St. Maarten & Aruba
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510This case study gives an overview of digital systems used to scale up a cash distribution in St. Maarten and Aruba serving over 40.000 people. It highlights the systems used, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned as well as how to request support for cash information management projects.
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