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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This review provides an overview of the operations and impacts of mobile money in the developing world and discussing what the future of mobile money in developing economies may look like.
On 19 August 2015, the Reserve Bank of India approved licenses for eleven institutions to set up payment banks. The purpose was to have these banks further financial inclusion by providing s…
Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority
This study lays the foundation for incorporating United Nations Principles for Responsible Digital Payments in the Rwandan tea sector, with the goal of increasing efficiency and improving farmers’ living incomes.
Bangladesh commits to further national financial inclusion by accelerating the transition to digital payments…
Making cash history: How digital payments can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The International Fund for Agricultural Development joins Better Than Cash Alliance to bring financial inclusion to rural communities
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
Lessons from our work with members in Ghana, India, Mexico, and the Philippines
There is growing consensus in the humanitarian community that cash (digital or physical) – as opposed to delivery of food and materials – is often the best way to help communities bounce back from crisis.
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…
10 recommendations from civil society to unlock the impact of fintech in merchant digitization and further India’s progress on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8th, Women’s World Banking reflects on a learning exchange with three African banks committed to serving low-income women….
Director-General says joining the Better Than Cash Alliance is part of stimulating more innovation and financial inclusion for smallholders
Learn about the Diploma in Financial Education of the National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF) of Mexico.
Interview with World Cocoa Foundation, Paul F. Macek, Vice President for Programs
This blog post was originally published in the Huffington Post…
In joining the Better Than Cash Alliance, the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute will work to increase the number of electronic transactions undertaken throughout its global membersh…
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.
At ACDI/VOCA we see firsthand how technological innovations are revolutionizing approaches to global economic development. This is particularly true for electronic payments. Around 2.5 billi…