UP2U Electronic-Voucher System CAR

UP2U is an electronic voucher system originally built by CGA Technologies for Plan International in South Sudan. This pilot project with Plan in Central African Republic uses the same system to deliver support to 240 vulnerable households in Kaga Bandoro, an extremely remote location.

As part of the system, beneficiaries receive cards which are loaded with funds or goods, which they can then use to redeem goods as and when they need them from participating traders. Traders swipe the cards on a mobile phone with 'Near-field Communication’ (NFC) scanning to take payment.

Country/Region: Central African Republic
Dates/Duration: 2021 - 2022
Funded by: PLAN International

Download UP2U - English.pdf

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  • Ellen Rushforth
    Ellen Rushforth
    Ellen joined CGA as a Fellow in 2019 and is based in Juba, South Sudan. Since joining CGA, Ellen has worked on a Third-Party Monitoring...
  • Bethsabée Souris
    Bethsabée Souris
    Bethsabée is a Project Director supporting CGA on a variety of projects in Malawi, Mali, and DRC. She has experience in social protection...