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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A guide and self-assessment tool for policymakers in various stages of digital development.
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
World Economic Forum recognises electronic payments as a driver for financial inclusion
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Director-General says joining the Better Than Cash Alliance is part of stimulating more innovation and financial inclusion for smallholders
As McKinsey Global Institute reveals a potential $3.7 trillion GDP boost in emerging economies, the report outlines how Peru can continue to advance its digital finance agenda …
WASHINGTON, April 15, 2015 —Between 2011 and 2014, 700 million people became account holders at banks, other financial institutions, or mobile money service providers, and the number of “unb…
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Digital payments can promote broader development goals of the G20 countries, according to a new report by the World Bank Development Research Group.
This study lays the foundation for incorporating United Nations Principles for Responsible Digital Payments in the Rwandan tea sector, with the goal of increasing efficiency and improving farmers’ living incomes.
This case study sets out key lessons from Sierra Leone’s experience using digital payments to help combat Ebola.
Grameen Foundation became the newest member of the Better Than Cash Alliance by committing to continue transitioning to electronic payments through its mobile financial services and mobile agriculture efforts
Urgent measures needed to address climate vulnerability impacting 3.6 billion people, particularly women and marginalized groups.
This study presents a unique perspective, comparing concrete experiences from large companies to small- and medium-sized businesses.
As the world gets a progress report from the World Bank, the Alliance outlines 10 key reasons to be optimistic about the journey toward full financial inclusion.
L'expérience de la Sierra Leone montre qu'il est crucial de se préparer tôt aux paiements numériques avant l'émergence d'une crise.
In Afghanistan, the World Food Programme (WFP) turned to digital payments to deliver food aid and has experienced many benefits by transitioning to e-vouchers and mobile money.
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.