Developing Scalable and Transparent Benefit Payment Systems in Myanmar

Stokkel, Inge

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS;    WITHDRAWAL;    DEPOSIT;    FINANCIAL SERVICES;    ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS;   

RP-ID  :  97965

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Similar to other low-income countries,in Myanmar social protection benefits are usually providedthrough direct cash or food distribution. With the rapiddevelopment of the financial and telecommunications marketin the country, there is the potential for a gradualtransition to electronic payment systems for current andfuture social protection transfers, once adequate legal andregulatory frameworks are in place. This will make thedelivery of payments cheaper, quicker, safer, and moretransparent. In addition, increasing the connectivity of thepeople of Myanmar, especially the poor and vulnerable, tofinancial services will not only accelerate povertyreductionbut also promote inclusive economic growth.