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Why are global brands digitizing payments?

Around 40 companies and organizations share insights and lessons on how digitizing supply chain payments has a profound impact on global businesses, economies, and individuals.
© © Pagos Digitales Peruanos (PDP)
Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

Success Factors in Tax Digitalization

This report presents a powerful new demonstration of how digital payments can transform millions of lives for the better.

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News >> Newsletter

The Government of India joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

The Government of India has joined the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance in an extension of the Indian Government’s commitment to reduce cash in its economy.
Alliance Reports >> Case Study

Responsible Payment Digitization in the Coffee Value Chain

The Pocket Guide to Responsible Payment Digitization in the Coffee Value Chain will inform stakeholders on opportunities and tools available for payment digitization.

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News >> Newsletter

Generating potential government cost savings of US$1.1 billion

The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean have been severely affected by COVID-19, with a regional GDP contraction of 6.7%** according to the World Bank.
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Launching the UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments

Building trust, mitigating risks and driving inclusive economies
Global Resources >> Toolkits

Investing in Responsible Digital Financial Services Part II – Proposed Actions and Selected References Toolkit

This is a draft of the Guidelines (Part II – Proposed Actions and References)
© © Better Than Cash Alliance
Global Resources >> Toolkits

Regulatory Handbook - The Enabling Regulation of Digital Financial Services Toolkit

This handbook has been designed to assist those responsible for regulating and supervising the use of DFS in emerging markets.
© © Better Than Cash Alliance
Global Resources >> Videos

[Webinar] Digital Payments in Ebola Response: Lessons for the COVID-19 Crisis

The Better Than Cash Alliance hosted a webinar to highlight key lessons from Sierra Leone’s use of digital payments in their Ebola response, which shaped the outcome of the crisis in West Africa.
Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

2023 Annual Report

Scaling responsible digital payments to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly financial equality for women

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News >> Ideas & Updates

What’s Better than Cash?

“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…
News >> Ideas & Updates

Three key findings that show that financial equality is within reach in our lifetime

New data from the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021 confirms the centrality of digital payments in reaching financial equality for all. 

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Alliance Reports >> Diagnostics

Country Diagnostic: Ghana

This Diagnostic Report shows Ghana has taken important steps toward digitizing its economy, and has several of the building blocks of an inclusive digital ecosystem already in place.
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News >> Ideas & Updates

Joining Central Bankers to Focus on Innovations in Consumer Payments

The World Bank and the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) recently hosted the Third Meeting of the CPSS – World Bank Retail Payments Forum in Perugia, Italy.

© © Better Than Cash Alliance
News >> Ideas & Updates

In India, digital payments are changing the game for women entrepreneurs

This blog post was originally published in the Huffington Post
Alliance Reports >> Diagnostics

Country Diagnostic: Peru

This Diagnostic Study shows that Peru has a powerful opportunity to drive financial inclusion and continue modernizing its economy through further reforms to support digitization of payments.
© © Ministerio de Desarrollo e Inclusión Social del Perú
News >> Media Release

FAO pledges to scale up direct use of digital financial transfers

Director-General says joining the Better Than Cash Alliance is part of stimulating more innovation and financial inclusion for smallholders
© © FAO
News >> Ideas & Updates

World Bank Report: Digital payments vital to economic growth

Gates Foundation and Better Than Cash Alliance urge governments to embrace digital financial services, offers concrete action steps
Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

Reaching Financial Equality for Women (2021 edition)

A 10-point action plan for governments and businesses to rebuild stronger after COVID-19 by prioritizing women’s digital financial inclusion
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Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

Implementation Guide for the G20 High-Level Principles for Digital Financial Inclusion

A guide and self-assessment tool for policymakers in various stages of digital development.
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