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 post by Allegra Palmer, Women’s World Banking…
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of our members one year on from Reaching Financial Equality for Women, to ensure stronger economies that build on the strengths of women and girls.
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Jordan demonstrates leadership by taking on the wage digitization agenda to advance decent work and inclusive economic growth
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In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
Lessons from Bangladesh, Jordan, and Senegal
Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority
Kenya is moving towards emerging market status and the government’s focused strategy of creating an electronic payments economy is contributing to its growth. During a reception hosted by th…
With 37 percent of the value of all payments now made digitally, Ghana is on course to be a leader in the region, with great potential to expand economic opportunities for businesses
Director-General says joining the Better Than Cash Alliance is part of stimulating more innovation and financial inclusion for smallholders
The ability to make and receive payments electronically has emerged, in recent years, as a technology hero during natural disasters and health pandemics. At a time when more people than ever…
Sudan Joins United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency
Media release from the Better Than Cash Alliance, the World Bank and the National Agency of Statistics and Demography of Senegal (ANSD)
Sierra Leone’s experience shows the critical importance of preparing early for digital payments before crises hit.
One Acre Fund cut payment losses and collection costs by over 80 percent, boosting farmers’ satisfaction and economic opportunity…