Resources

Information Management and Technology

With CVA becoming the preferred choice for National Societies, the need for robust Information Management to deliver CVA effectively is crucial. Cash technology further innovates CVA and can significantly streamline CVA implementation in the future. Browse resources below to find out more.

Cash Information Management (IM) seeks to enable efficient and transparent cash assistance programming through support to operational data collection, analysis, documentation and reporting activities. Explore this page for detailed information on Cash IM support services, competencies, templates and more.

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13 April 2022

Data Management Tools: Full Package Download

Download the full data management toolkit.

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13 April 2022

Data Management Tools: Spreadsheet Tools

Download all spreadsheet tools for feedback and complaints, recipient master data and distribution reports.

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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.

1 July 2019

Safe Rebuilding: A Mixed Approach to Shelter Response Following the 2018 Floods in Kenya

Type:

Case study

Organization:

ICHA, Kenya Red Cross

Case study on 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.

  • Africa
  • Cash and shelter
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology

7 May 2018

After Action Review – WASH E-voucher Pilot Saida, Lebanon

Type:

Evaluation

Organization:

Lebanese Red Cross

After 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.

  • Cash and WASH
  • Cash technology
  • Middle-East / North Africa
  • National society cash readiness

23 August 2017

Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

Type:

Research

Organization:

ICRC and Brussels Privacy Hub

This 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 processing personal data as part of humanitarian operations.

  • Cash in conflict
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology
  • Information management

12 June 2017

Kenya: Cash assistance is putting more than just food on the table

Type:

Photo gallery

Organization:

ICRC

Haduko who lives in Kenya’s drought affected Tana Delta region has just received a cash transfer message on her mobile phone. She makes her way to a mobile money vendor to withdraw the cash

  • Africa
  • Cash in conflict
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology

1 January 2017

ODK Beneficiary distribution Data

Type:

Tool

Organization:

American Red Cross, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Open Data Kit data analysis spreadsheet tool for beneficiary distribution data.

  • Information management

1 January 2017

ODK Distribution Site Assessment Data

Type:

Tool

Organization:

American Red Cross, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Open Data Kit data analysis spreadsheet tool for distribution site assessment data.

  • Information management

In partnership with:

British Red Cross