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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Sudan Joins United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency
In key move to recover from the economic impact of the Ebola crisis, Nation joins the Better Than Cash Alliance
A third of adults struggle to get by without basic financial services to protect against hardship and save for the future. Ruth Goodwin-Groen, of the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance, expl…
Earlier this year, we shared the story of the World Food Programme (WFP) introducing cash transfers on mobile phones at the Gihembe refugee camp in northern Rwanda. …
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
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.
Malawi Announces Commitment to Transition to Electronic Payments…
Digital payments can help make the sector more efficient, transparent, and secure for companies and people alike.
Monrovia, LIBERIA - UNDP has helped the Liberian government pay thousands of Ebola workers. Over $1 million dollars in cash payments were distributed across the country in January alone….
Blockchain Series: Blog 6
The following is a guest post by Sara Murray, Electronic Payments Program Manager at Mercy Corps, a Better Than Cash Alliance member….
By Alfred Akibo-Betts and Tenzin Keyzom Massally
One of the most important tools on Everline Wakhungu’s farm is her mobile phone….
Farmers are adapting mobile technology to meet market needs and drive progress on their own terms rather than waiting for telecommunications companies to deliver solutions…
Blockchain Series: Blog 4
Director-General says joining the Better Than Cash Alliance is part of stimulating more innovation and financial inclusion for smallholders
As part of its massive humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rolling out an innovative electronic voucher programme in Lebanon that wil…
Leading Corporations, Foundations and Development Organizations Form ‘Better Than Cash Alliance’…
Ghana joins Better Than Cash Alliance for greater financial transparency
Many Ivoirians were concerned that the 2015 presidential elections would lead to renewed conflict, particularly after the violence surrounding the elections of 2010. …