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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Financial inclusion is a means to an end – or many ends – rather than an end in itself.
There is an urgent need and powerful opportunity to further boost the outreach, efficiency, and efficacy of digital humanitarian payments through enhanced coordination between UN agencies.
The Alliance Learning Series is developed to promote a culture of active sharing of learnings with members and other key stakeholders.
Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable
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.
What being gender intentional has taught us about advancing digital financial equality for women.
Key public and private sector players make action commitments on responsible digitization in retail, agriculture, and ready-made garment sectors, while prioritizing women
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
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As the tragic human costs of COVID-19 mount, the need for practical, scalable, quick and effective solutions is urgent. Now more than ever, it’s time to put digital payments to work.
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.
Le Ghana rejoint l’Alliance Better Than Cash pour une plus grande transparence financière…
Learn about the 9 principles and earn points toward becoming a Certified Digital Finance Practitioner
Kenya is moving towards emerging market status and the government’s focused strategy of creating an electronic payments economy is contributing to its growth. During a reception hosted by th…
Public and Private Sector Collaboration is Critical for Success
The Pocket Guide to Responsible Payment Digitization in the Coffee Value Chain will inform stakeholders on opportunities and tools available for payment digitization.
Measuring progress to scale: Responsible digital payments in Bangladesh
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.
This is the fourth in a series of articles written by Maura Hart on the achievements of several Better Than Cash Alliance members. These highlights capture the innovative work by governments, businesses and development organizations to fulfill their commitment to transition from cash to digital payments.
A Q&A with Dr. Ruth Goodwin-Groen on the Better Than Cash Alliance’s Important New Role