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As the globe tackles Coronavirus, this blog is highlighting the challenges of those affected and the systemic changes needed.

What can blockchain do for the humanitarian sector?

Josh Hallwright and Nicole Hahn

June 28th, 2018 General, ICT4D, Innovation

Nicole Hahn and Josh Hallwright from Oxfam Australia explain why they are excited about the possibilities which blockchain systems offer to improve the effectiveness of aid to the poorest people. …

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BlockchainCambodiaCash transfer programmingTechVanuatu
A woman hangs her washing to dry in Ruti, Zimbabwe 2012.

Cash transfer programming in Zimbabwe

Khodeza Rume

April 11th, 2017 Aid, Food & livelihoods, ICT4D

Khodeza Rume, a Humanitarian Support Personnel in Food Security and Livelihoods, reflects on a recent electronic cash programme with the World Food Programme and Econet.  With the 2008 financial crash, Zimbabwe …

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Cash programmingCash transferCash transfer programmingEconetEl NiñoElectronic cash transferInnovationSteward bankZimbabwe

The value of vouchers: Innovation and empowerment in Iraq

Corrie Sissons

March 23rd, 2017 ICT4D, Protection

Corrie Sissons introduces a new e-voucher technology helping to meet the unique needs of households living through the Iraq crisis. The changing nature of humanitarian crises in a modern world …

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Cash programmingCash transfer programmingElectronic cash transferIraqProtectionSHINE
IDPs wait in line to receive aid at an Oxfam distribution. The unconditional cash transfer is for the most vulnerable people affected by the current war in the country. Khamer district, Yemen.

Cash transfers: A catalogue of solutions

Anna Kondakhchyan

January 31st, 2017 Humanitarian

ICT in Programme Humanitarian Advisor, Anna Kondakhchyan reflects on an exciting new initiative designed to help practitioners navigate the ins and outs of electronic cash transfers. s Oxfam increasingly defaults …

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Cash catalogueCash programmingCash transferCash transfer programmingELANSHINE
A market trader sells carrots

Women’s economic empowerment and cash transfer programming

Rose Smith

September 2nd, 2016 Aid, Gender, Her Series, Women's Economic Empowerment

Cash Transfer Programmes (CTP) are increasingly becoming more popular in relief response, but how can they help women’s economic empowerment? Rose Smith from The Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) gives us …

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