Contact us: digitalwages@ilo.org
Contact us: digitalwages@ilo.org
This Sustainability Recommendation Paper (SRP) highlights the importance of responsible wage digitalization in Cambodia’s Garment Footwear Travel (GFT) sector, which has experienced significant growth in the number of factories utilising digital wage payments from 22% in 2018 to 72% in…
Drawing on research and insights from experts and policymakers, this report identifies nine key factors driving the rapid adoption of digital wages in India — ranging from digital ID integration and universal bank access to digitized social benefits and updated…
Though recent technological trends have improved overall customer experience and convenience when accessing and using financial services, they have also led to an increase in consumer risks largely arising from fraud and data misuse. This working paper presents a conceptual…
This report sets out the results from RISE’s work in supporting 9 factories in 5 governorates in Egypt with over 24,000 workers (43% women, 56% under 35) with wage digitalization and enabling workers to access, use and benefit from their…
This working paper examines the barriers to financial health for workers in the garment industry, considering family and community dynamics in financial decision-making. It highlights the opportunity for financial health practitioners and policymakers to support financial health and well-being through…
For years, wage arrears plagued rural migrant workers in China’s construction sector. The issue is exacerbated by subcontracting layers. China implemented policies and laws to ensure timely wage payment, using digital technology, such as digital wage payments, to enhance efficiency.…
This report sets out the results from RISE supporting 17 garment factories in Cambodia with over 25,000 workers (85 per cent women) with wage digitalization and enabling workers to access, use and benefit from their accounts.
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…
This rapid assessment explores women workers’ experiences and perceptions in their transition to digital wage payments in Cambodia. The report provides important insights and suggested areas of intervention that could maximize the benefits of digital wage payments for workers.
Digital wage payments (through bank accounts, mobile money wallets or prepaid cards) can benefit workers and enterprises and contribute to achieving public policy goals. But the transition from cash to responsible digital wages brings challenges such as limited financial infrastructure…