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

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.


AccessRC – Digital Self-Enrolment

The AccessRC app is a self-registration app designed by the IFRC. The app delivers integrated data collection, automated verification process, segregation of duties and fraud prevention tools, data analysis, diverse payment options with global financial service providers, and an interface to communicate with service recipients. 

The objective of the AccessRC app project is for the digital enrolment model to become a standard option that can be applied in a variety of contexts globally alongside in-person models and further integration into local systems where feasible, to ensure that National Societies can better engage and support vulnerable people pre- and post-crisis, across borders and program services and that humanitarian assistance is distributed more effectively.

Check out the walk-through video and access other resources below.

AccessRC Digital Self-Enrolment overview and walkthrough

The video offers a comprehensive overview of the AccessRC digital self-enrollment model, showcasing its features and functionalities through…

AccessRC Digital Self-Enrolment Model overview

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

AccessRC Pilot programme for Cash and Voucher Assistance in Colombia

This video produced by Colombia Red Cross demonstrates the capabilities of the AccessRC app, which was piloted in…


Digital 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.

27 February 2020

Short video – ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review (2’21”)

Type:

Video

Organization:

ICHA, Kenya Red Cross

Short 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.

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

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…

  • 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:

Article

Organization:

ICRC, 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…

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

15 May 2017

A crucial lifeline is restoring dignity for drought-affected families in Somalia

Type:

Article

Organization:

ICRC

Farmers were hit by successive failed rains that has exacerbated the drought conditions across Somalia. Cash given by ICRC via mobile money has helped Isaaq to buy food for his…

  • Cash in conflict
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology

In partnership with:

British Red Cross