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COVID-19: Crisis as Opportunity for Urban Cash Transfers?
Based on a literature review and case studies of various urban cash transfer schemes in response to the COVID-19 crisis, this paper explores the successes and challenges of implementing cash transfers in urban settings in response to a large, covariate shock.
Borderless Payments Report
This report provides detailed analysis for cross-border financial service providers to meet evolving consumer and small business needs and expectations.
COVID-19 G2P Cash-Transfer Payments - Case Study: Philippines
This case study highlights how the Government of the Philippines (GoP) responded to the pandemic with strong social protection measures. The government program that was created in March 2020 aims to provide cash assistance to 18 million households (over 75 percent of total households) in the country. This case study documents the lessons learned from the implementation of the program, focusing on the digital G2P (government to persons) payment delivery.
Digitizing Workers' Payments for Economic Recovery and Decent Work
This study offers a unique perspective by comparing concrete experiences of large companies to small and medium enterprises.
From Cash to Digital Wage Payments in the Philippines: Win-Win for Enterprises and Women Employees
This research study analyzes the financial behaviors and attitudes of Filipino workers and the benefits and challenges for enterprises and workers to move from cash to digital wage payments.
The Future of Government-to-Person (G2P) Payments: Three Years of Learning About G2P Choice in Zambia
This case study summarizes key lessons learned during the first three years of implementing a choice-based G2P payments model.
From Cash to Digital Wage Payments in the Philippines
This report discusses why it is imperative to capitalize on this momentum in the wake of COVID-19 to ensure wider adoption and usage of digital payments, particularly among low-income women.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) Beneficiaries and Program Implementation
This report explores the impact of COVID-19 on the beneficiaries and operational implementation of Program Keluarga Harapan during the pandemic.
What's Next for Social Protection in Light of COVID-19: Country Responses
This publication focuses on the urgency and importance of providing comprehensive and adequate social protection to all—especially in times of crisis.