Economic growth

A Fine Balance: Regulation & Greater Economic Opportunity in the Case of Payment Gateways for Merchants

Opening new payment gateways for merchants presents risks but much greater opportunities. Striking the right balance between fostering innovative services and managing risk is crucial.

Colombia’s Ingreso Solidario: Public-private Collaboration In Covid-19 Emergency Payments Response

Ingreso Solidario is a COVID-19 social protection programme in Colombia benefitting 3 million households. It shows digital payments can be rapidly dispersed across multiple channels.

Driving to Scale: Bim’s Journey to Digital Financial Inclusion in Peru

Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)

“Botón PSE has changed the payment landscape in Colombia”

Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia

Exchanging notes on one of the biggest ‘digital’ conditional cash transfer programs

Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…

“Botón PSE ha transformado el panorama de pagos en Colombia”

Entrevista a Gustavo Vega, Presidente de la empresa ACH Colombia

Uruguay avanza firmemente hacia la universalización del acceso a servicios financieros

El Gobierno se suma a la alianza que, con base en las Naciones Unidas, reúne a gobiernos, empresas y organizaciones internacionales dedicadas a acelerar la digitalización de pagos…

Uruguay makes great strides toward the universalization of access to financial services

The government joins the United Nations-based alliance of governments, companies and international organizations that works to accelerate the move toward digitization of payments…

Grupo Bimbo joins the Better Than Cash Alliance to help small businesses in Mexico boost profits

Through Red Qiubo, Grupo Bimbo provides small businesses with the necessary technology to accept digital payments in their operations.

Competitive collaboration behind new mobile banking model in Peru

Leveraging Digital Financial Solutions to Promote Formal Business Participation

This paper explores economic informality and how it relates to digital financial inclusion. It focuses specifically on the potential role that digital financial services–including those accessed through mobile phones and the internet can play in encouraging businesses to formalize their operations.

Maximizing Government Cost Savings

Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are demonstrating that digital payments are an essential part of the economic recovery

The Better Than Cash Journey: Colombia & Malawi

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.

Modelo Perú: A Unique Approach to Financial Inclusion

By Jeffrey Bower, Digital Finance Specialist, Better Than Cash Alliance …

Towards a Stronger Digital Financial Ecosystem in Peru

The Better Than Cash Alliance supports a unique initiative of the Peruvian Banker’s Association (ASBANC) that brings together banks and major telecom operators…

Country Diagnostic: Peru

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.

Is Cash the Enemy of Financial Inclusion?

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….

Shift to Electronic Payments Saves Mexican Government US$1.27 Billion Annually

Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations

Mexico’s route to financial inclusion begins with commitment to reduce the use of cash

One of the largest economies in Latin America keeps growth momentum going by joining the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to foster a financially inclusive economy

Digitization Helps Small Merchants Keep Jobs and Profits in Mexico

Guest post by Alicia Rendon Contro, Grupo Bimbo