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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Guest speakers highlighted Colombia’s experience in providing digital transfers to nearly 3 million households.
In Brazil, the trucking industry has relied on a paper-based “freight letter” system for paying truck drivers’ salaries. Aside from operational inefficiencies, this method subjected cargo co…
The COVID-19 crisis is having a significant and widespread effect on global payments across sectors. The most striking and potentially lasting impact is an accelerating pace of change in the industry.
How has Colombia provided digital financial transfers to nearly 3 million households affected by the pandemic?
The World Economic Forum and IDB Lab explore how digital payments in Latin America & the Caribbean can continue to evolve in an open, inclusive and safe manner.
Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations
Cash remains in high demand despite measures by governments to keep funds digital. This Central Bank of Colombia study finds that economic growth and lower interest rates have a role to play.
How has Colombia provided digital financial transfers to nearly 3 million households severely affected by the pandemic?
In the first of The Better Than Cash Alliance Case Study Series to be released, researchers identify the many billions that are estimated to be saved by the Mexican government each year.
Improving social protection through public-private collaboration and responsible digital payment practices as part of COVID-19 emergency response
This Diagnostic Study shows that Peru has a powerful opportunity to drive financial inclusion and continue modernizing its economy through further reforms to support digitization of payments.
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
The government joins the United Nations-based alliance of governments, companies and international organizations that works to accelerate the move toward digitization of payments…
The Better Than Cash Alliance supports a unique initiative of the Peruvian Banker’s Association (ASBANC) that brings together banks and major telecom operators…
Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are demonstrating that digital payments are an essential part of the economic recovery
This is the second 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.
Two case studies from the Better Than Cash Alliance present innovations from Colombia’s digital payments ecosystem
Through Red Qiubo, Grupo Bimbo provides small businesses with the necessary technology to accept digital payments in their operations.