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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28 January 2021
Practical Guidance for Data Protection in Cash and Voucher Assistance – A supplement to the Cash in Emergencies Toolkit
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GuidanceOrganization:
IFRCThis guidance provides key considerations on data protection and supports cash practitioners throughout decision making and implementation, while referencing the processes in the Cash in Emergencies toolkit (CiE).
1 March 2020
Kenya Red Cross Innovation Newsletter – Edition 2
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NewsletterOrganization:
Kenya Red CrossSecond edition of the Innovation Newsletter created by the KRCS Innovation Lab, which aims to provide a space for community members to design, create and develop innovative solutions to challenges…
27 February 2020
Short video – ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review (2’21”)
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VideoOrganization:
ICHA, Kenya Red CrossShort video offering an overview (2’21”) of the implementation of a shelter recovery programme using a mixed approach including community participation, cash and voucher assistance, and innovative technology (RedRose) to respond to floods in Kenya in 2018.
1 February 2020
Piloting Financial Service Providers in Pakistan
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Case studyOrganization:
BRC, Cash Hub, Pakistan Red Crescent SocietyThis case study reviews the experience of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society’s investment in piloting financial service providers to strengthen its capacity to respond with CVA.
7 May 2018
After Action Review – WASH E-voucher Pilot Saida, Lebanon
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EvaluationOrganization:
Lebanese Red CrossAfter Action Review on the Lebanese Red Cross’ piloting of an e-voucher project using Red Rose’s data management and assistance delivery platform to provide hygiene items to Syrian refugees.
23 August 2017
Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
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ResearchOrganization:
ICRC and Brussels Privacy HubThis Handbook was published as part of the Brussels Privacy Hub and ICRC’s Data Protection in Humanitarian Action project. It is aimed at the staff of humanitarian organizations involved in…
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