The State of the World’s Cash 2020
This comprehensive report by the Cash Learning Partnership (CALP) Network provides an in-depth analysis of the global use of cash and voucher assistance in humanitarian contexts as of 2020. It examines the rapid growth of cash and voucher assistance, increasing from $2 billion in 2015 to $5.6 billion in 2019, and its recognition as an effective humanitarian tool. Key themes include mainstreaming cash and voucher assistance, addressing risks, building capacity, integrating with local systems and social protection, and prioritizing recipient perspectives.