Every year, NGOs move billions of dollars across borders to fund programmes in the region. Yet, a significant portion of these funds never reaches the intended beneficiaries in full.
This webinar explores how cross-border payments actually work—why they are often slower, costlier, and less transparent than expected—and where hidden losses occur along the payment journey.
Between 2019 and 2023, approximately US$44.4 billion in development and humanitarian assistance flowed into APAC. Research indicates that only 50–60% of gross aid ultimately reaches end beneficiaries, with the remainder absorbed by intermediary fees, FX spreads, regulatory delays, and operational frictions.
For NGOs operating on tight budgets, these inefficiencies directly reduce programme reach, delay delivery, and increase administrative burden.
Participants will gain:
- A clear, practical understanding of how cross-border payments are executed
- Insight into where and why costs accumulate
- Real-world examples of payment frictions across APAC
- A framework to better identify, anticipate, and manage hidden payment losses
