In MFO’s most recent blog post at workerdiaries.org MFO and SANEM share garment workers’ payment preferences within the context of receiving either cash or digital wage payments. Over the past eight months, the majority of garment workers in Bangladesh have been given their first-ever opportunity to experience receiving digital wages due to logistical payment challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Over that timeframe, garment workers’ attitudes towards digital and cash payments have been changing, as as the implications for receiving either a cash or a digital payment extend beyond simply cash-in-hand or electronic account deposit concerns. Take a look at the full blog to see where these garment workers are at in their digital journey.
