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 Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by UNCDF, gathered with colleagues at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) Council of Governors Annual Meeting last month in Urubamba, Peru….
Forum Highlights Global Standards For Responsible Digital Finance…
Lessons from developing diagnostics and strategies with Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Philippines, and Senegal
Digital payments can help make the sector more efficient, transparent, and secure for companies and people alike.
For stakeholders engaged in the shift from cash to electronic payments, there is an ever-present appetite for data on progress.
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
This blog post was originally published in the Huffington Post…
In key move to recover from the economic impact of the Ebola crisis, Nation joins the Better Than Cash Alliance
In-depth analysis shows Bangladesh making impressive strides towards a digital economy, identifies solutions for further progress…
Across the global policy community, the jury is now in about the power of digital payments to drive financial inclusion, particularly for women and the poor; improve efficiency and transpare…
Learn about how the Alliance advocates for responsible payment digitization in agriculture
Discover our action-focused advocacy work through the continent, as well as our member advisory initiatives in Africa.
by Tidar Wald, Government and Corporate Relations Specialist at Better Than Cash Alliance…
Dhaka, November 20, 2019 - Media release by Government of Bangladesh: Building on what has been achieved so far, the government and the private sector have committed to working together to…
A founding member of the Better Than Cash Alliance, the Philippines has paved the path in transitioning to responsible digital payments, providing many key lessons and insights for other cou…
For the first time, new evidence from 25 countries shows how governments and companies can move away from cash, as McKinsey Global Institute reveals a potential $3.7 trillion GDP boost…
Originally published on CGAP.org
This paper sets out pathways forward to help realize the full potential of digitalization, with specific and practical recommendations.
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.
Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations