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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From Peru to Rwanda to India, people, governments and businesses are increasingly making their payment transactions digitally, whether by mobile phone, by card or online.
The principles, endorsed in 2016 during the G20 Chinese Presidency, catalyzes the adoption of digital approaches to achieve G20’s goals of financial inclusion, inclusive growth and increasing women’s economic participation.
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…
In-depth analysis shows Bangladesh making impressive strides towards a digital economy, identifies solutions for further progress…
The report identifies eight good practices for engaging with clients who are sending or receiving digital payments and who have previously been financially excluded or underserved.
At today’s webinar, experts from Paytm in India, Tigo in Tanzania and the Banking Superintendency from Peru revealed key insights on how to responsibly navigate the transition from cash to d…
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H&M group becomes the first global fashion brand to join the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance…
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…
The report provides evidence on role of financial inclusion in bringing efficiencies to emergency transfers through digital and mobile distribution channels.
Below are the questions we often get asked about our Responsible Digital Payments Guidelines:…
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Interview with World Cocoa Foundation, Paul F. Macek, Vice President for Programs
This is a first draft of the Guidelines (Overview – Part I)
This is a draft of the Guidelines (Part II – Proposed Actions and References)
Leading apparel companies have collaborated with each other on the BSR Herfinance program to improve worker well-being through payroll digitization.
This blog was originally published on BSR.org…
New guidelines on Responsible Digital Financial Services will help fintech investors and digital finance innovators seize the opportunities, mitigate the risks, and ensure that digital financial services are responsible, sustainable, and profitable. Find out more in this short video interview.
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
As world leaders met at the U.N. General Assembly in New York last week, many discussions focused on how to ignite greater progress toward the SDGs.