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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Blockchain Series: Blog 6
The government joins the United Nations-based alliance of governments, companies and international organizations that works to accelerate the move toward digitization of payments…
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this morning, the Better Than Cash Alliance hosted a roundtable discussion with Juan Jiménez Mayor, Prime Minister, Republic…
Guest post by Allegra Palmer, Women’s World Banking…
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde is to be applauded for her recent leadership in the fight against corruption, and her recognition that there is an increasingly limited role for cash …
Lessons from our work with members in Ghana, India, Mexico, and the Philippines
The IWCA endorses UN Responsible Digital Payments as a game-changer for women at every step of the coffee supply chain.
Blockchain Series: Blog 1…
As part of its massive humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rolling out an innovative electronic voucher programme in Lebanon that wil…
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of our members one year on from Reaching Financial Equality for Women, to ensure stronger economies that build on the strengths of women and girls.
Blockchain Series: Blog 4
As part of its commitments to enhance food security, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has introduced mobile phone facilitated cash transfers to feed the 14,500 refugees in Gihem…
Sudan Joins United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency
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.
By Jeffrey Bower, Digital Finance Specialist, Better Than Cash Alliance …
Public and Private Sector Collaboration is Critical for Success
This case study draws on interviews with ACH Colombia’s management as well as representatives of PSE’s stakeholders and users.
There is an urgent need and powerful opportunity to further boost the outreach, efficiency, and efficacy of digital humanitarian payments through enhanced coordination between UN agencies.
The Better Than Cash Alliance supports a unique initiative of the Peruvian Banker’s Association (ASBANC) that brings together banks and major telecom operators…
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…