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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During this year’s European Development Days (EDDs), digital technologies and the digitization of payments emerged as key enablers for the implementation of the SDGs.
Interview with World Cocoa Foundation, Paul F. Macek, Vice President for Programs
The Arab Monetary Fund, a regional financial organization, joins the United Nations-Better Than Cash Alliance.
Discover our action-focused advocacy work through the continent, as well as our member advisory initiatives in Africa.
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
World Economic Forum recognises electronic payments as a driver for financial inclusion
Many Ivoirians were concerned that the 2015 presidential elections would lead to renewed conflict, particularly after the violence surrounding the elections of 2010. …
As the world gets a progress report from the World Bank, the Alliance outlines 10 key reasons to be optimistic about the journey toward full financial inclusion.
Kenya has been hailed as one of the developing world’s leaders in electronic payments. So it should come as no surprise that a sparsely populated, dusty village 500 kilometres from Nairobi i…
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.
This diagnostic report shows that Senegal has a strong potential for digitizing payments.
This is the first in a series of articles on the achievements of several Better Than Cash Alliance members…
While in Zambia last week, I was struck by the changes in the mobile money sector that have happened since my last trip in 2011, which admittedly is about 20 years ago in technology years. W…
As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8th, Women’s World Banking reflects on a learning exchange with three African banks committed to serving low-income women….
By Alfred Akibo-Betts and Tenzin Keyzom Massally
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. …
The following is a guest post by Sara Murray, Electronic Payments Program Manager at Mercy Corps, a Better Than Cash Alliance member….
by Emilia Klimiuk and Lisa Kienzle of Grameen Foundation
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