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.

Key resources

22 November 2021

Digitisation of the CVA programme in Botswana – Remote Cash IM in practice

Type:

Case study

Organization:

510

This 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.

25 October 2021

Cash & Voucher Assistance at Scale: Integrating Systems in St. Maarten & Aruba

Type:

Case study

Organization:

510

This 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.

15 October 2021

Humanitarian Digital Identities and DIGID Project in Kenya (webinar recording)

Type:

Video

Organization:

IFRC, Kenya Red Cross Society

As we move towards more digital solutions for CVA, people who do not have a legally recognised ID are often left out of humanitarian assistance programs because they do not meet the minimum requirements by financial service providers. Digital identities present a possible solution to ensuring inclusivity of those most marginalised

Watch here

14 September 2021

Digital aid in the Netherlands for undocumented migrants

Type:

Article

Organization:

510

Find out more about the Netherlands Red Cross programme to support undocumented migrants combining access to helpful information and cash and voucher assistance, in this article on the 121 pilot that took place from November 2020 to May 2021.

2 July 2021

Manual: Digital Communication Systems – COVID-19 response

Type:

Guidance

Organization:

510, Netherlands Red Cross

Since March 2020, the 510 Data Team of the Netherlands Red Cross has provided solutions for digital communication of various National Societies. This manual shares information on various systems for digital communication, with details on programmes and platforms used.

9 June 2021

Digital identity: enabling dignified access to humanitarian services in migration

Type:

Research

Organization:

IFRC

This report sheds light on the needs and concerns of people on the move when it comes to identification, based on interviews with a range of migration experts and stakeholders. The report also makes specific recommendations for organisations contemplating the use of digital technology to identify the migrants they serve.