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UN-based Alliance promoting the shift from cash to to reduce poverty and drive inclusive growth. COVID19 tweets ≠ endorsements.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 14

    Thank you to all those who attended our webinar on delivering responsibly to the most vulnerable during . Here is the recording: A special thank you to our speakers for sharing experience from , , and .

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  2. 3 hours ago

    . has extended fee waiver on inter-bank payments by another 15 days to cushion people from . report cites 's aim to increase the share of to 50% by 2023 & mentions our 2018 diagnostics.

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  3. Retweeted
    May 17

    has put the world to the test. I am inspired by the dedication of ICT workers, resilience of networks, and response of family at a time when tech is needed the most, but now is the time to leverage this response to work to close the

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    May 15

    On the road to full , we have to put a special emphasis to reach the world's over 70 million refugees who now face higher risks due to . & recommend using digital financial services as a solution.

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  5. Retweeted
    May 15

    The updated paper v.9 is out! Plenty of news from 181 countries and 870 measures... and a special edition on practical delivery of !

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  6. Retweeted
    May 15

    During the Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone adopted digital payments for frontline health workers. They saved lives and money as a result. This case study was published in 2016 but it feels relevant today.

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  7. May 15

    Experts are seeing a rise in new users globally. “Leveraging this channel during times of redress is a lifeline to those who are most impacted by ,” said 's digital lead. Via //:

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    May 12

    The FinDev Exchange is out today! Explore our featured resources on and from and more:

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  9. May 15

    The flow of global remittances to low &middle income countries could decline by 20% in 2020 due to . & found that remittance service providers are moving to channels & reducing transaction costs for migrants.

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  10. May 14

    has transferred $7 billion into the bank accounts of 400 million poor people under 's Garib Kalyan Yojana. It could move so fast during because of a robust infrastructure. 's new report shares lessons:

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    May 14

    "Making finance work for the poor is UNCDF's mantra and it's been the guiding force behind our partnership with the Government of ," - Executive Secretary Judith Karl said as she virtually launched the with @EUDelegationtoGhana this week.

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    "Making finance work for the poor is UNCDF's mantra," Exec Secretary of Judith Karl welcomes the launch of the in
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  12. May 14

    During , Ghana, Kenya, & Uganda changed transaction limits. Ethiopia allowed non-banks to offer basic services. During a crisis, speed becomes critical but also consumer protection. Read our responsible guidelines:

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  13. Retweeted
    May 14

    A new initiative was launched today by and to offer fee-free through the M-PAiSA platform to support Fijians experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic and Tropical . Link:

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  14. May 14

    5 million poor households in will receive of $30 each, directly into their accounts. People have a choice of 4 mobile financial service providers & the government will cover the transaction fee. Responsible

    PM Sheikh Hasina launched the disbursement of cash aid for 50 lakh poor families hit hard by the pandemic
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  15. May 13

    Join 's webinar tomorrow. A great line up of speakers including our very own , who leads the Innovation & Research Hub.

    Promo visual for the digital financial services during COVID-19 webinar: using digital financial services to curb the threat of the pandemic
    📣 Explore the measures implemented in Africa + Asia to promote instead of cash to control the spread of 🗓️ 14 May, 15:00-17:15 CET ℹ️
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  16. May 13

    ...and we are almost nearing the end of this . Key takeaways: 1. Use the existing infrastructure to respond quickly. It may not be perfect but can be improved 2. Build capabilities of vulnerable & first-time users 3. Keep building the regulatory base

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  17. May 13

    "Our Responsible Guidelines identify good practices that countries can use as they digitize to treat clients fairly & build their trust in the system,” says . "We are now updating these in light of innovations in the payments ecosystem & ."

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  18. May 13

    First up, quick snapshots of the situation & the ecosystem in . Next, we will dive deeper into each country's response & how they incorporated the responsible guidelines.

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  19. May 13

    takes another bold step towards by submitting a mobile money pilot project to the Prime Minister for approval. With nearly 45 million smartphone users, this step will help⬇️cash payments to under 10% by 2020. (via )

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  20. May 13

    📢 At 2:00 p.m. GMT today. Our webinar on how , , and are making responsible to their most vulnerable citizens during . Register to participate and to receive the recording➡️

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