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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Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
Guest post by Allegra Palmer, Women’s World Banking…
A report by the World Bank Group’s Payment System Development Group, the Better Than Cash Alliance, and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion for the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion.
There is growing consensus in the humanitarian community that cash (digital or physical) – as opposed to delivery of food and materials – is often the best way to help communities bounce back from crisis.
Mobile money accounts have spread widely in select regions of the developing world, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This Research Brief focuses on the individual and household impacts of mobile money.
The case studies reveal how each country developed their programme, current delivery & payment, and the costs and benefits of using e-payments.
Learn about how the Alliance advocates for responsible payment digitization in agriculture
At ACDI/VOCA we see firsthand how technological innovations are revolutionizing approaches to global economic development. This is particularly true for electronic payments. Around 2.5 billi…
In a new compendium, we share some really exciting evidence on this from around the world.
The focus of this Guide is on the design and implementation of digital ID systems that provide people with proof of legal identity, which is commonly needed to access basic services, rights, and protections.
This new case study features an examination of the nonprofit organization One Acre Fund (OAF) which teaches better crop management techniques and provides inputs on credit to smallholder farmers throughout East Africa.
A 10-point action plan for governments and businesses to prioritize women’s digital financial inclusion
Director-General says joining the Better Than Cash Alliance is part of stimulating more innovation and financial inclusion for smallholders
CRS Commits to Increase Electronic Payments to Strengthen Local Economies…
Empowering People One Transaction at a Time: Leading Corporations, Foundations and Development Organizations Form “Better Than Cash Alliance” to Accelerate Global Shift to Electronic Payments
Grameen Foundation Joins Better Than Cash Alliance; Pledges to Address Poverty by Shifting to Electronic Payments…
Making cash history: How digital payments can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Government of Afghanistan Joins Better Than Cash Alliance — Pledges to Address Poverty and Grow Economy by Shifting to Electronic Payments…
Pledges to Improve Access to Finance and Markets for the Poor by Supporting Shift to Electronic Payments…
Leading Corporations, Foundations and Development Organizations Form ‘Better Than Cash Alliance’…