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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In 10 years, the Better Than Cash Alliance has spurred a global movement towards the responsible digitization of payments.
This report from Centre for Strategic and International Studies makes a strong case for digital payments for equity, development and security.
Development Research Group When the Better Than Cash Alliance (BTCA) was formed almost three years ago, about half of the world’s adult population had some type of bank account. Last week th…
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Here are highlights on how our global partnership ignited progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals through shifting to digital payments.
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A guide and self-assessment tool for policymakers in various stages of digital development.
World Economic Forum recognises electronic payments as a driver for financial inclusion
Reposted from the original Gates Foundation blog on Impatient Optimists. Until recently, achieving financial inclusion for the world’s unbanked poor was a pressing goal with perplexing obstacles.
Scaling digitization of payments for small and micro merchants by convening key stakeholders to co-create solutions.
The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by UNCDF, gathered with colleagues at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) Council of Governors Annual Meeting last month in Urubamba, Peru….
A new animation and working paper, developed by the Alliance, seek to better explain inclusive digital payment ecosystems.
This is the fourth in a series of articles written by Maura Hart on the achievements of several Better Than Cash Alliance members. These highlights capture the innovative work by governments, businesses and development organizations to fulfill their commitment to transition from cash to digital payments.
Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority