Topics Digital technology

Interview with Tidhar Wald, Better Than Cash Alliance

This video features Tidhar Wald, the Managing Director (a.i.) of the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance. In this video, Tidhar discusses the role the Better Than Cash Alliance plays as a steering committee member of the Global Centre. Learn how…

RISE Financial Health Tech Learning Tools for Workers

Workers participating in RISE Financial Health program receive guidance and information on financial services and how to improve their own financial well-being through a series of engaging videos and animations. Developed with Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Quizrr, the…

Promoting digital wage payments in the Cambodian garment sector

On 20 February 2024, the Global Centre, Better Factories Cambodia and the Textile, Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods Association in Cambodia organized the webinar “Promoting digital wage payments in the Cambodian garment sector”. This was an online side session as…

Interview with a woman entrepreneur

A small entrepreneur in Peru shares her experiences and lessons learnt from wage digitization. From an employer’s perspective, she emphasizes that the shift from cash requires proper documentation for timely transfers and open communication with employees to cultivate awareness.

Research brief: Digital wages for decent work in Kenya

In Kenya, 78 per cent of wage earners now receive digital payments, a remarkable increase from 55 per cent in 2014, thanks to mobile money innovations. However, challenges remain in transitioning from cash wages to responsible digital payments. Together with…