Digital Payments Resources

State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023

In many countries, growth in mobile money activity is now outpacing new registrations – a sign that the industry is maturing beyond a handful of markets.

People are on the move: Can the world of CVA keep up? Analysis of the use of CVA in the context of human mobility in the Americas

A new vision for the implementation of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) in contexts of human mobility.

Building Digital Finance Solutions for Women E-Commerce Entrepreneurs: A Demand-Side Exploration in Indonesia

Recommendations for better implementation of digital and financial programs, products, and services for women.

Mobile Money and the importance of timely, complete payments to frontline health campaign workers in the fight to eradicate polio: pilot experience from a WHO digital payment platform in Africa

Jordan: Retail Central Bank Digital Currency Exploration

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) analyzed the retail payments markets of Jordan to identify pain points that retail Central Bank Digital Currency (rCBDC) could address.

Promoting responsible digital wage payments

This ILO brief gives an overview of the different considerations to maximize the potential of digital wage payments.

Fintech Payments in Public Financial Management: Benefits and Risks

A review of the main fintech payment models and a debate on the operational and financial risks as well as challenges they face.

Strategies and Initiatives on Digital Financial Inclusion: Lessons from Experiences of APEC Economies

Robust digital infrastructure, including internet connectivity and identification, encourages digital financial transactions.

Placing Gender Equality at the Center of Climate Action

This policy note investigates how gender equality and climate change intersect and offers recommendations for development practitioners, policymakers, and businesses.