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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“We are excited to be joining our partners in announcing the Better than Cash Alliance today. Committed to moving the global community onto electronic payments in place of physical cash, the…
In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
This blog post was originally published in the Huffington Post…
Pledges to Improve Access to Finance and Markets for the Poor by Supporting Shift to Electronic Payments…
In-depth analysis shows Bangladesh making impressive strides towards a digital economy, identifies solutions for further progress…
For stakeholders engaged in the shift from cash to electronic payments, there is an ever-present appetite for data on progress.
Across the global policy community, the jury is now in about the power of digital payments to drive financial inclusion, particularly for women and the poor; improve efficiency and transpare…
Media release by the Government of Senegal, the Better Than Cash Alliance and MM4P…
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The government joins the United Nations-based alliance of governments, companies and international organizations that works to accelerate the move toward digitization of payments…
by Tidar Wald, Government and Corporate Relations Specialist at Better Than Cash Alliance…
Making cash history: How digital payments can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Government of Pakistan joins the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to create inclusive economic growth and a more efficient market structure…
Dhaka, November 20, 2019 - Media release by Government of Bangladesh: Building on what has been achieved so far, the government and the private sector have committed to working together to…
One Acre Fund cut payment losses and collection costs by over 80 percent, boosting farmers’ satisfaction and economic opportunity…
For the first time, new evidence from 25 countries shows how governments and companies can move away from cash, as McKinsey Global Institute reveals a potential $3.7 trillion GDP boost…
Join the Better Than Cash Alliance and our partners for an online discussion about safety and transparency in digital payments.
Discover our action-focused advocacy work through the continent, as well as our member advisory initiatives in Africa.
Originally published on CGAP.org
Findings illustrate how the private and public sector could work together to modernize economies, improve transparency and support financial inclusion and growth.