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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The roundtable saw the participation of 20+ stakeholders from 11 African nations.
New report: Worker payments digitization for economic recovery and decent work.
This webinar captured lessons on delivering vital G2P payments in a way that expands choice while managing liquidity and cash-out in innovative ways.
The Prime Minister made this announcement at the Council of Ministers last week, where he presented a new study on payment digitization to His Excellency the President of the Republic, Macky Sall.
El Gobierno de Uruguay albergó a otros países miembro de la Alianza Better Than Cash para compartir sus experiencias en cómo fomentar el uso de los pagos digitales a través de incentivos fiscales.
Ghana has made significant gains, including almost 100 percent government payments to people and payments within the government now processed digitally.
A round-up of some of our biggest successes in 2016
Mexico’s route to financial inclusion begins with commitment to reduce use of cash
Uruguay has taken a further step towards its goal to provide access to financial services to all with its announcement that it has joined the Alliance.
The Alliance contributed to the launch of Peru’s new mobile payment system, Bim, which plans to bring digital payments to 5 million Peruvians over 5 years.
A new animation and working paper, developed by the Alliance, seek to better explain inclusive digital payment ecosystems.
The Government of India has joined the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance in an extension of the Indian Government’s commitment to reduce cash in its economy.
The Government of Papua New Guinea joined the Better Than Cash Alliance and committed to digitizing all government payments.
Ghana will aim to reach 80 percent financial inclusion for its citizens in 5 years.
Rwanda aims for 80% financial inclusion by joining the Better Than Cash Alliance.
The Alliance is supporting ASBANC to help launch the platform as soon as possible with the endorsement of the National Financial Inclusion Commission.
These phones can be used to receive and transfer money through an electronic banking solution called mVISA, provided by the Bank of Kigali.
This case study is the first of a series of Better Than Cash Alliance case studies examining the how and why of shifting to electronic payments.
E-cards allow them to buy the foods that fit their needs, including fresh produce which is not normally included in traditional food rations.
The discussion focused on the critical elements of Kenya’s successful transition process, the challenges and benefits of the shift.