Category: Resources

This includes all publications and blogs for the G2P Network. If you would like to submit a new resource, visit https://g2p-network.org/submit-your-resource/.

Enabling the community to overcome the pandemic through digital payments

Date: January 11, 2021 Truong Quyen and Akshat Pathak MicroSave Consulting

During the pandemic, Duong Thi Thuy, a mobile money agent in the Quang Ninh province, improvised her business to help her community follow the guidelines on social distancing and government norms. This is her story about the adoption of DFS and how it changed her life.

Civil registration systems as enablers of emergency response to the covid-19 crisis: Namibian Emergency Grant

Date: January 8, 2021 Zoran Đoković, Tulimeke Munyika, Colin Muleke, William Muhwava, Hosea Mitala and Anette Bayer Forsingdal

This technical brief explains how Namibia was able to successfully execute its emergency program with remarkable efficiency, distributing a one-time benefit to 747,000 screened applicants, requiring only 72 hours to process each application. The case highlights the value of having invested in an integrated digital National Population Register, housing the Civil Registry and the ID Production System with a very high coverage, and linking it with other government electronic databases.

The elusive riddle of successful communication in welfare delivery programs

Date: January 6, 2021 Arshi Aadil and Saborni Poddar MicroSave Consulting

Despite efforts from governments across the globe, the poor lack awareness of social protection and welfare delivery programs. This blog explores the intricacies of government communication using case studies. It also discusses mastering the elements of planning, research, content, and outreach channels to develop an ideal communication strategy.

Addressing the weak link in COVID-19 relief: how improving strategic communications can boost the impact of social protection programs

Date: January 6, 2021 Arshi Aadil and Abhishek Jain MicroSave Consulting

Nations worldwide have responded to COVID-19 through 1,100 social protection programs to help 1.8 billion-plus people. Yet recipients are largely in the dark about the programs and do not know how to access funds. This blog examines the importance of better communication around social protection programs, particularly for the vulnerable population.