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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By Beth Porter, Policy Advisor, Financial Inclusion, UNCDF, Advisor, Better Than Cash Alliance
Joint post by Camilo Tellez-Merchan of Better than Cash Alliance and Vivek Belgavi of PwC India
Tax digitalization, when designed and implemented effectively, can deliver major benefits for society, reduce inequalities, and contribute to the financing of the SDGs.
The challenges, opportunities, and priorities in designing effective tax and non-tax revenue payment digitization solutions.
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A Q&A with Dr. Ruth Goodwin-Groen on the Better Than Cash Alliance’s Important New Role
In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
Working with our members to help them collaborate with the private sector to build responsible digital payments ecosystems for the underserved and excluded.
Guest post by Shireen Santosham, GSMA Connected Women
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.
Building an inclusive financial ecosystem is critical to accelerating the shift away from cash in Colombia and Latin America…
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
Guest post by Marcos Bader…
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For stakeholders engaged in the shift from cash to electronic payments, there is an ever-present appetite for data on progress.
Learning webinar highlights #highlights
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.
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations