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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The report charts the story of mobile money covering a decade of progress, industry lessons,impact and the future of the industry.
The report studies the adoption of Mobile money in Kenya and highlights how Mobile money has resulted in reduction of poverty in Kenya.
By Oswell Kahonde and Juan Blanco
As Nigeria rolls out one of the developing world’s most ambitious policy platforms to boost digital payments and drive greater financial inclusion, it’s important to take stock of the country’s progress to date, so that policy-makers around the world can learn from Nigeria’s experiences.
In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
By BTCA Communications Team…
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 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
The Alliance Learning Series is developed to promote a culture of active sharing of learnings with members and other key stakeholders.
Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority
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…
The “Digitizing Government Payments Amid COVID-19" series
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
Transportation Series: Blog 1 (Introduction)
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
Lessons from Bangladesh, Jordan, and Senegal