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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Moody’s Economy.com recently completed a study to measure the economic impact of the shift from cash and checks to digital currency in 51 economies worldwide….
This report examines two of China’s most far-reaching applications – WeChat and Alipay – and explores their role in the development of one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated digital payments ecosystems.
Gates Foundation and Better Than Cash Alliance urge governments to embrace digital financial services, offers concrete action steps
A guide and self-assessment tool for policymakers in various stages of digital development.
The paper outlines potential for growth for FinTech for financial inclusion while emphasising on the need for regulatory approaches , citing some successful cases from India , Kenya and China.
Government of India joins the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to share success stories from the world’s largest financial inclusion programme…
Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
Sudan Joins United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency
At the invitation of the government of China, Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited the country from 24 to 28 November in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Adv…
G20 EMPOWER summit ignites the vital role of digital finance in achieving gender equality
This diagnostic report shows that Senegal has a strong potential for digitizing payments.
Public and Private Sector Collaboration is Critical for Success
A report by the World Bank Group’s Payment System Development Group, the Better Than Cash Alliance, and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion for the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.
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 Jeffrey Bower, Digital Finance Specialist, Better Than Cash Alliance …
This two-minute video from the United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance is about Romita, a widow in the North East of India who opened a bank account to receive a government loan for a power loom.
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
One of the most important tools on Everline Wakhungu’s farm is her mobile phone….
A report by the Better Than Cash Alliance for the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.