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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The Prime Minister made this announcement at the Council of Ministers last week, where he presented a new study on payment digitization to His Excellency the President of the Republic, Macky Sall.
Ghana has made significant gains, including almost 100 percent government payments to people and payments within the government now processed digitally.
A new animation and working paper, developed by the Alliance, seek to better explain inclusive digital payment ecosystems.
Ghana will aim to reach 80 percent financial inclusion for its citizens in 5 years.
Rwanda aims for 80% financial inclusion by joining the Better Than Cash Alliance.
The Alliance is supporting ASBANC to help launch the platform as soon as possible with the endorsement of the National Financial Inclusion Commission.
E-cards allow them to buy the foods that fit their needs, including fresh produce which is not normally included in traditional food rations.
The discussion focused on the critical elements of Kenya’s successful transition process, the challenges and benefits of the shift.