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Ericsson
developing mobile
wallet to support
humanitarian
response to crises
E
ricsson has committed to
developing Ericsson Emergency
Wallet, a mobile financial services
solution, for deployment in the immediate
aftermath of disaster or crises to support
humanitarian organisations and affected
populations. The Ericsson Emergency
Wallet solution will be designed for use
in emergency situations where financial
infrastructure is lacking. It will enable the
distribution and use of digital funds by
relief workers and impacted populations,
which can help address issues such as
safety, expense and traceability that are
associated with handling cash.
Many of Ericsson’s humanitarian partners
have requested digital financial services
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