grants for electronic and mobile payment implementation and evaluation
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Informational Webinar July 11 th , 2013. Grants for Electronic and Mobile Payment Implementation and Evaluation . Housekeeping. Please mute your lines (*6 on your phone) to minimize background noise. Questions will be answered at the end of a section and end of the webinar. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Informational WebinarJuly 11th, 2013
Grants for Electronic and Mobile Payment Implementation and Evaluation
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Webinar Agenda
1. Introductions2. Grant Objectives3. Selection Process and Timeline4. Question and Answer
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1. Introductions
Paul NelsonMobile Solutions Specialist
Shelley Spencer, Project Director Hamilton McNutt, Project ManagerPayment Innovations Team
2. Grant Objectives
Encourage use of e-payments in USAID funded programs
Defray costs to compare and document the costs, challenges, and benefits of using cash versus e-payments
Target Outcomes
Grant target outcomes include helping organizations:
Evaluate & implement the transition from the use of cash to e-payments in an initial program area of focus;
Conduct a comparative assessment of the costs of cash versus e-payments in the initial program area of focus;
Document and share challenges encountered in the transition from cash to e-payments and steps taken to address those challenges;
Identify key lessons learned in the transition process; and Establish next steps in the organization’s use of e-payments as an alternative to
cash.
Data and information provided by grantees will be shared and publicly released to encourage adoption of e-payments by other USAID implementing partners and to provide insights into procedures for making this transition.
Foster cost savings and improve aid efficiency
Increase transparency and reduce leakage and waste
Reduce security risks to program staff
Improve access to financial services for the poor and unbanked
Catalyze development of new and innovative financial products for the poor and unbanked
Why USAID Supports e-Payments
Eligible Organizations:
1. USAID funded program (direct or indirect)2. Using physical cash disbursement 3. Countries of Focus: Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, Malawi, or the Philippines.
Grant Size:
$50,000 in funding Up to 5 fixed obligation grants Grants between $10,000 and $15,000 6 month grant period
Resource Commitment: contribute funds or in-kind contributions equal to or greater than the value of the grant
Grant Specifics
e-Payment Types
Payment Type Yes No
Card Based Payments ✔
Mobile Financial Services ✔
Cloud Payments ✔
Bank Transfers (EFT/ACH) ✔
Physical Cash ✔
Checks ✔
Example Program Areas for Comparative Analysis
Mercy Corps • Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, Uganda, Kenya
Technoserve • Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya
Chemonics • Philippines, Kenya
PATH • Uganda
Care • Tanzania
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation • Tanzania
PACT • Kenya
Implementing Partners e-Payment Use Cases
2-Stage Application Process:Stage 1:
Concept notes submitted Evaluation panel review (NetHope and
USAID)
Stage 2: Additional information requested from select applicants: Budget Timeline of activities Statement of organizational commitment
Selection – Sept 30th
CONCEPT NOTE FORM: (Completed response should be limited to 6 pages) 1. Organization’s name:
2. Contact name:
3. Contact’s position:
4. E-mail address:
5. Telephone number:
6. Program in which your organization will use the grant to adopt and evaluate the transition
from cash to e-payments:
Application Process
Costing Cash
Complete the Costing Utility Analysis Tool:- Cash Portion for Concept Note
- Cash & e-Payment Portions for Grant Reporting
Analyze the comparative costs associated with cash management and e-Payments
Non-Financial
Financial
Financial
Summary
You may use alternative means of comparison and/or modify use of tool if proposed in your Concept Note.
http://cloudportal.nethope.org/assets/collaterals/Payment_Innovations_Costing_Utility_Analysis_Tool.zip
3. Selection Process and Timeline
2-Stage Application Process:Stage 1:
Concept notes submitted Evaluation panel review (NetHope and
USAID)
Stage 2: Additional information requested from select applicants: Budget Timeline of activities Statement of organizational commitment
Selection – Sept 30th
CONCEPT NOTE FORM: (Completed response should be limited to 6 pages) 1. Organization’s name:
2. Contact name:
3. Contact’s position:
4. E-mail address:
5. Telephone number:
6. Program in which your organization will use the grant to adopt and evaluate the transition
from cash to e-payments:
Application Process
http://nethope.org/page/grants-for-electronic-and-mobile-payment-implementation-and-evaluation
June 2012 July 2012August2013
September 2013
Informational Webinar July 11
Announcement June 24 Concept Notes Due
July 22, 5:00 pm EST
Additional InformationRequested August 5
Notification of grant awards, Sept. 30
Timeline
Additional Information Due Sept. 4
Step 1
Step 2
Current cash use Availability of e-payment products in the program country Ability to scale Ability to replicate Certification by senior leadership of organization’s commitment to implement a full
transition to e-payments, where appropriate Capacity to conduct and document a comparative analysis between cash and e-
payments Compliance with USAID requirements for grant recipients Program staff availability
Evaluation Criteria
4. Question and Answer
e-mail: [email protected]
Grant information URL:http://cloudportal.nethope.org/blog/view/new-grants-inspire-transition-from-cash-to-e-payments-in-usaid-programs