The Better Than Cash Alliance is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments in order to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Over the past few months, the Alliance facilitated a series of peer exchanges, bringing together the architects of some of the world’s most dynamic digital payment platforms—systems that process billions of transactions monthly, such as India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Brazil’s rapidly evolving PIX.
This paper outlines enablers and examples for policymakers, financial service providers, and civil society organizations to empower women entrepreneurs in leveraging digital financial services.
Scaling responsible digital payments to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly financial equality for women
The Government of Indonesia, with the Indonesian cocoa sector and the Better Than Cash Alliance has conducted a first-of-its-kind sizing exercise to assess opportunities for digital financial inclusion for smallholder cocoa farmers.
A report by the CALP Network analyzing the trends, challenges, and opportunities of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) in humanitarian aid.
Learn about how the Alliance advocates for responsible payment digitization in agriculture
This progress report compiles responses from a self-assessment survey conducted among both G20 and non-G20 countries, incorporating guidance from international standard-setting bodies. The aim is to produce a comprehensive summary highlighting key findings and suggesting potential next steps for the GPFI.
Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
Urgent measures needed to address climate vulnerability impacting 3.6 billion people, particularly women and marginalized groups.
The Pocket Guide to Responsible Payment Digitization in the Coffee Value Chain will inform stakeholders on opportunities and tools available for payment digitization.
A 10-point action plan for governments and businesses to prioritize women’s digital financial inclusion
The African Union, AfCFTA, the Better Than Cash Alliance & Smart Africa, launch a call to action to drive responsible digitization for the achievement of Agenda 2063.
Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable
Cash transfer programs can have significant impacts on economic growth, poverty reduction, and social protection.
In 10 years, the Better Than Cash Alliance has spurred a global movement towards the responsible digitization of payments.
A new vision for the implementation of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) in contexts of human mobility.
Digital financial services offer real hope to help the world get back on track from the severe negative impacts from COVID-19.
A guide and self-assessment tool for policymakers in various stages of digital development.
Lessons from digitizing the Hindustan Unilever Shakti channel