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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Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
Communiqué de presse du Gouvernement du Sénégal, l’Alliance Better Than Cash et MM4P…
Media release by the Government of Senegal, the Better Than Cash Alliance and MM4P…
Transportation Series: Blog 3
This paper provides examples of how digitization in Kenya has supported the economy via a retail electronic payments system, financial inclusion, increased financial sector vibrancy, and pushed GDP growth with it.
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde is to be applauded for her recent leadership in the fight against corruption, and her recognition that there is an increasingly limited role for cash …
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
This report presents a powerful new demonstration of how digital payments can transform millions of lives for the better.
The devastating social and economic impacts of COVID-19 have heightened the need for proven solutions to keep the Sustainable Development Goals within reach
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.
Small merchants exert a big influence on the global economy.
Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
Lessons from Bangladesh, Jordan, and Senegal
Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable
Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
This progress report compiles responses from a self-assessment survey conducted among both G20 and non-G20 countries, incorporating guidance from international standard-setting bodies. The aim is to produce a comprehensive summary highlighting key findings and suggesting potential next steps for the GPFI.