Meeting the Demand for Digital Payments in Humanitarian Response (1 hr 20 min)

Meeting the enormous — and growing — needs of humanitarian assistance requires innovative and scalable solutions that not only respond to crises, but also build resilience. 

Digital payments, if applied appropriately, can help ensure that those affected by crisis receive cash assistance in a way that is timelier, more reliable, secure, cost effective and inclusive. 

On July 22 The International Rescue Committee and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) held a panel discussion on the Vision for Digital Preparedness for Response and Resilience.