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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Working with our members to help them collaborate with the private sector to build responsible digital payments ecosystems for the underserved and excluded.
Guest post by Shireen Santosham, GSMA Connected Women
Building an inclusive financial ecosystem is critical to accelerating the shift away from cash in Colombia and Latin America…
Originally published on CGAP.org
Lessons from Bangladesh, Jordan, and Senegal
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.
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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…
On 19 August 2015, the Reserve Bank of India approved licenses for eleven institutions to set up payment banks. The purpose was to have these banks further financial inclusion by providing s…
The Republic of Moldova has joined the UN-housed Better Than Cash Alliance to make digital payments for all public services a reality by 2020. …
The “Digitizing Government Payments Amid COVID-19" series
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.
Learn about the 9 principles and earn points toward becoming a Certified Digital Finance Practitioner
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
There is growing consensus in the humanitarian community that cash (digital or physical) – as opposed to delivery of food and materials – is often the best way to help communities bounce back from crisis.
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Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations