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 Emilia Klimiuk and Lisa Kienzle of Grameen Foundation
Government of India joins the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to share success stories from the world’s largest financial inclusion programme…
Sierra Leone’s experience shows the critical importance of preparing early for digital payments before crises hit.
By Alfred Akibo-Betts and Tenzin Keyzom Massally
One of the largest economies in Latin America keeps growth momentum going by joining the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to foster a financially inclusive economy
Findings illustrate how the private and public sector could work together to modernize economies, improve transparency and support financial inclusion and growth.
Bangladesh commits to further national financial inclusion by accelerating the transition to digital payments…
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.
This paper reviews 25 countries where digitization has had great impact and reveals 10 tangible steps, or “accelerators,” that governments and companies can take to build inclusive digital economies.
What do you think of the IMF’s new Fiscal Transparency Code for governments? Marco Cangiano, …
This review of the Implementation of the Istanbul Programme shares best practices and challenges from initiatives implemented in areas related to productive capacity, infrastructure and energy, agriculture, food security and nutrition and rural development, economy, trade, etc
By joining our global partnership, Indonesia is committed to accelerating the transition from cash to digital payments and has encouraged fellow APEC countries to follow suit.
A new Center for Global Development policy paper explores the linkages between digitalization of payments and effective PFM systems.
Aquino Admin Says ‘Digitisation’ a Priority Goal…
Citi helped to launch the Better Than Cash Alliance, a coalition of public, private and NGO partners.
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…
One Million Low-Income People to Reap Benefits of Digital Money
By Beth Porter, Policy Advisor, Financial Inclusion, UNCDF, Advisor, Better Than Cash Alliance