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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In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
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.
By BTCA Communications Team…
By Alfred Akibo-Betts and Tenzin Keyzom Massally
Small merchants exert a big influence on the global economy.
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.
Financial inclusion is a means to an end – or many ends – rather than an end in itself.
Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable
In looking at ways to bring financial services to the more than two billion people outside formal financial systems, often the focus has been on piecemeal efforts to improve specific element…
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
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
Transportation Series: Blog 1 (Introduction)
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Transportation Series: Blog 3
Media release by the Government of Senegal, the Better Than Cash Alliance and MM4P…
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
With 37 percent of the value of all payments now made digitally, Ghana is on course to be a leader in the region, with great potential to expand economic opportunities for businesses