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Electronic MGNREGA Payments Designing the Last Mile. Mike McCaffrey, Senior Advisor, MicroSave New Delhi, India 29 November 2012. Agenda. The Fijian Experience From Access to Active Usage Global Last Mile Analogs Some Potential Improvements Conclusion & Thanks.
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Electronic MGNREGA PaymentsDesigning the Last Mile Mike McCaffrey, Senior Advisor, MicroSave New Delhi, India 29 November 2012
Agenda • The Fijian Experience • From Access to Active Usage • Global Last Mile Analogs • Some Potential Improvements • Conclusion & Thanks
Social Welfare E-Payment Transition in Fiji Progressive Payment System Transition ABC Analysis Beneficiary Analysis Research Budget Dissection Staff Interviews Beneficiary Demographics Beneficiary Interviews Preparation
ABC Costing in Fiji Provides Maneuvering Room Often Overlooked Cost Structure Breakdown Actual Estimated Savings
Usage Cost Analysis Technical Solutions Needed Behavioral Solutions Needed
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