Leveraging Digital ID and E-KYC to Deliver Social Protection Programs and Advance Financial Inclusion During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Crises

Digital ID and e-KYC played a critical role during the pandemic by providing social protection and other benefits to low-income and disadvantaged populations.

These case studies discuss various social protection strategies and social transfer programs adopted by Peru, India, Togo, Thailand, and Egypt during the pandemic, preparing well in advance for future crises.