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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Benin leads its region in advancing financial inclusion and digital payments through major reforms that expand digital transactions and support inclusive economic growth.
Developed by the Senegalese company GSIE Technology and the Professional Association of Decentralized Financial Systems of Senegal (APSFD-Senegal), SUNU NAFA enables even the smallest microfinance institutions to serve clients in remote rural areas. Customers can now complete transactions safely from home, saving time, reducing travel costs, and avoiding exposure to physical risks.
This World Bank discussion paper argues that digital payments, along with other policies and tools, can help extend pension coverage to the informal sector in Africa. It also features case studies from 5 Alliance members namely Kenya, Rwanda, Benin, Ghana, and Uganda.
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…
A round-up of some of our biggest successes in 2016
Rwanda aims for 80% financial inclusion by joining the Better Than Cash Alliance.
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