We describe a dataset of account information and detailed transaction records for a digital
complementary currency in Kenya. This “Sarafu system” initially encompassed several local …

Cash-based assistance (CBA) has emerged as a promising transfer modality over in-kind
assistance in humanitarian aid. However, it is still associated with several disadvantages …

Circulation is the characteristic feature of successful currency systems, from community
currencies to cryptocurrencies to national currencies. In this paper, we propose a network …

This article delves into the significant role played by the five Arab Gulf oil states in global
development and humanitarian aid efforts. It also acknowledges the criticism they face for …

Financial inclusion has become a prominent development policy objective. Its promotion
rests on the understanding that poverty and underdevelopment mainly result from financial …

The effort to reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations has
incentivized the adoption of IT solutions in many fields. Many systems for sustainable …

The emergence of the Web3 paradigm has led to more and more systems built on
blockchain technology and relying on cryptocurrency tokens–both fungible and non-fungible …

Abstract Research Summary With over a billion people inhabiting informal settlements
worldwide, micro‐entrepreneurs are vital to local economies. Complementary currencies …

Anticipatory action (AA) refers to a series of interventions executed when a hazard presents
imminent danger, as indicated by forecasts, early warnings, or pre-disaster risk analyses. It …

This paper briefly introduces models and basic design principles of community currency
systems from economic and network analytical perspectives. Policymakers, grassroots …