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The International Fund for Agricultural Development joins Better Than Cash Alliance to bring financial inclusion to rural communities

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is pleased to accept an invitation to join the Better than Cash Alliance (BTCA) in our shared commitment to bringing financial acce…

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In Kenya, better yields and inclusive agriculture start from your mobile wallet

One of the most important tools on Everline Wakhungu’s farm is her mobile phone….

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Digitizing payments can add US$6.2 billion to Bangladesh’s annual GDP

Key public and private sector players make action commitments on responsible digitization in retail, agriculture, and ready-made garment sectors, while prioritizing women

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UN study: Digitization of Kenyan farmer payments helps tackle poverty

One Acre Fund cut payment losses and collection costs by over 80 percent, boosting farmers’ satisfaction and economic opportunity…

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Ugandan farmers – majority women - devise new mobile solution

Farmers are adapting mobile technology to meet market needs and drive progress on their own terms rather than waiting for telecommunications companies to deliver solutions…

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“Digital payments can be a game-changer for farmers”

Interview with World Cocoa Foundation, Paul F. Macek, Vice President for Programs

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Saving $15.5 million by replacing cash with cards for Colombian coffee farmers

Two case studies from the Better Than Cash Alliance present innovations from Colombia’s digital payments ecosystem

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Distributed Ledger Technology and Digital Identity: Prospects and Pitfalls Ahead

Blockchain Series: Blog 4

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Ethiopia: “Mobile money doubled my number of customers in just three years”

In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.

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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

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India Digital Payments Learning Exchange Series

Better Than Cash Alliance organized a peer exchange learning series to highlight the central and state government initiatives and facilitate peer learning to accelerate service delivery and digital financial inclusion.

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LEARNING SERIES >> Government ownership and leadership over digitization – critical to driving and scaling up digital payments

Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority

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Agriculture

36 results

The International Fund for Agricultural Development joins Better Than Cash Alliance to bring financial inclusion to rural communities

In Kenya, better yields and inclusive agriculture start from your mobile wallet

Digitizing payments can add US$6.2 billion to Bangladesh’s annual GDP

UN study: Digitization of Kenyan farmer payments helps tackle poverty

Ugandan farmers – majority women - devise new mobile solution

“Digital payments can be a game-changer for farmers”

Saving $15.5 million by replacing cash with cards for Colombian coffee farmers

Distributed Ledger Technology and Digital Identity: Prospects and Pitfalls Ahead

Ethiopia: “Mobile money doubled my number of customers in just three years”

FAO pledges to scale up direct use of digital financial transfers

India Digital Payments Learning Exchange Series

LEARNING SERIES >> Government ownership and leadership over digitization – critical to driving and scaling up digital payments

Grameen Foundation Joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

Media Briefing - Making cash history

Going the distance: How harnessing digital payments can help deliver on the SDGs

Pioneer governments lead the way on shifting from cash to digital payments

Distributing Production: Can Distributed Ledgers Fuel a New Wave of Supply-Chain Innovation?

The Global Movement of Electronic Payments at WEF

MEDA Joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

Debit cards provide flexibility to displaced families in Mali

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Agriculture

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development joins Better Than Cash Alliance to bring financial inclusion to rural communities

In Kenya, better yields and inclusive agriculture start from your mobile wallet

Digitizing payments can add US$6.2 billion to Bangladesh’s annual GDP

UN study: Digitization of Kenyan farmer payments helps tackle poverty

Ugandan farmers – majority women - devise new mobile solution

“Digital payments can be a game-changer for farmers”

Saving $15.5 million by replacing cash with cards for Colombian coffee farmers

Distributed Ledger Technology and Digital Identity: Prospects and Pitfalls Ahead

Ethiopia: “Mobile money doubled my number of customers in just three years”

FAO pledges to scale up direct use of digital financial transfers

India Digital Payments Learning Exchange Series

LEARNING SERIES >> Government ownership and leadership over digitization – critical to driving and scaling up digital payments

Grameen Foundation Joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

Media Briefing - Making cash history

Going the distance: How harnessing digital payments can help deliver on the SDGs

Pioneer governments lead the way on shifting from cash to digital payments

Distributing Production: Can Distributed Ledgers Fuel a New Wave of Supply-Chain Innovation?

The Global Movement of Electronic Payments at WEF

MEDA Joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

Debit cards provide flexibility to displaced families in Mali

LEARNING SERIES >> Government ownership and leadership over digitization – critical to driving and scaling up digital payments