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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Opening new payment gateways for merchants presents risks but much greater opportunities. Striking the right balance between fostering innovative services and managing risk is crucial.
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
In 10 years, the Better Than Cash Alliance has spurred a global movement towards the responsible digitization of payments.
This is the second in a series of articles written by Maura Hart on the achievements of several Better Than Cash Alliance members. These highlights capture the innovative work by governments, businesses and development organizations to fulfill their commitment to transition from cash to digital payments.
Two case studies from the Better Than Cash Alliance present innovations from Colombia’s digital payments ecosystem
The organization joins a UN-hosted alliance of governments, companies and international organizations to accelerate the move towards digitization of payments
Ingreso Solidario is a COVID-19 social protection programme in Colombia benefitting 3 million households. It shows digital payments can be rapidly dispersed across multiple channels.
Building an inclusive financial ecosystem is critical to accelerating the shift away from cash in Colombia and Latin America…
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
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.
Citi helped to launch the Better Than Cash Alliance, a coalition of public, private and NGO partners.
Initiative Launched to Accelerate Global Shift to Electronic Payments for the Poor…
On Tuesday, January 27th, the Better Than Cash Alliance along with the Departamento para la Proseridad and MINHACIENDA hosted an event in Bogota
This diagnostic measures the current state of the transition to electronic payments by estimating volumes and values of payments made in Colombia, as well as assessing the likelihood of further movement by looking at payment use cases associated with each key shift.
Urgent measures needed to address climate vulnerability impacting 3.6 billion people, particularly women and marginalized groups.
This case study draws on interviews with ACH Colombia’s management as well as representatives of PSE’s stakeholders and users.
By BTCA Communications Team…
Successful digitization of P2G payments and its widespread adoption by users is achievable - but depends on the alignment of various important factors.
Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable
Working with our members to help them collaborate with the private sector to build responsible digital payments ecosystems for the underserved and excluded.