Strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) laws.
: Inability to open bank accounts or use mobile money due to lack of recognized identification documents.
: The South America report highlights the challenges faced by millions of Venezuelans who, despite being displaced, find themselves excluded from the digital economies of their host countries. Key Findings & Recommendations Typical Challenges Recommendations for Governments & Providers Identity Management Desconectados
: Legal barriers to obtaining SIM cards and reliable internet.
: Recent reports from Freedom House describe a "disconnected" state where the government has ordered the blocking of platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Signal , further isolating the population. Strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer
Recognize alternative forms of ID, such as UNHCR-issued certificates .
Expand national telecommunications plans to include informal settlements and rural areas. such as UNHCR-issued certificates .
: To investigate how "non-conducive regulatory environments" prevent refugees from accessing essential services like mobile connectivity, banking, and digital finance. Key Focus Areas :