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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Joint report by the Better Than Cash Alliance, the Center for Global Development, and the Overseas Development Institute, building on work with the International Monetary Fund in 2017.
This report is based on primary research on agriculture mobile payments initiatives in Ghana, Uganda and Zambia with the aim of understanding the potential of mobile finance for the agricultural sector and how these barriers might be overcome.
This report discusses significant data points from the Financial Inclusion Insights Surveys in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana.
At the heart of this financial transformation is the rise of digital payments services through which nearly any individual or business can send or receive money in real time for almost any p…
A round-up of some of our biggest successes in 2016
Ghana has made significant gains, including almost 100 percent government payments to people and payments within the government now processed digitally.
The Alliance contributed to the launch of Peru’s new mobile payment system, Bim, which plans to bring digital payments to 5 million Peruvians over 5 years.
Ghana will aim to reach 80 percent financial inclusion for its citizens in 5 years.
This World Bank discussion paper argues that digital payments, along with other policies and tools, can help extend pension coverage to the informal sector in Africa. It also features case studies from 5 Alliance members namely Kenya, Rwanda, Benin, Ghana, and Uganda.
A new World Bank economic analysis says Ghana can reach universal financial access across regions and key demographics using innovative technology.
With an aim to create a cash-lite economy, the Reserve Bank of India has published its “Payments System Vision 2021.” The document can be a useful resource for members like Ghana who are wor…
In this webinar, CGAP experts, Ivo Jenik and Max Mattern, discuss four basic regulatory enablers that can help promote adoption of DFS and present case studies on Ghana and Tanzania….
Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority
In 10 years, the Better Than Cash Alliance has spurred a global movement towards the responsible digitization of payments.
Public and Private Sector Collaboration is Critical for Success
Small merchants exert a big influence on the global economy.
Lessons from our work with members in Ghana, India, Mexico, and the Philippines
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.
Urgent measures needed to address climate vulnerability impacting 3.6 billion people, particularly women and marginalized groups.
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…