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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Blockchain Series: Blog 5
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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.
With 37 percent of the value of all payments now made digitally, Ghana is on course to be a leader in the region, with great potential to expand economic opportunities for businesses
Building an inclusive financial ecosystem is critical to accelerating the shift away from cash in Colombia and Latin America…
The World Bank and the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) recently hosted the Third Meeting of the CPSS – World Bank Retail Payments Forum in Perugia, Italy.
Join the Better Than Cash Alliance and our partners for an online discussion about safety and transparency in digital payments.
Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Key to Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth, say World Leaders…
Urgent measures needed to address climate vulnerability impacting 3.6 billion people, particularly women and marginalized groups.
By BTCA Communications Team…
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this morning, the Better Than Cash Alliance hosted a roundtable discussion with Juan Jiménez Mayor, Prime Minister, Republic…
News from BTCA financial inclusion UN General Assembly week event
In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
By taking cash out of the equation, electronic transfers promise a faster, more secure and more transparent (so less corruptible) means of getting help.
Making cash history: How digital payments can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Blockchain Series: Blog 2…
By Alfred Akibo-Betts and Tenzin Keyzom Massally
The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by UNCDF, gathered with colleagues at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) Council of Governors Annual Meeting last month in Urubamba, Peru….
By Beth Porter, Policy Advisor, Financial Inclusion, UNCDF, Advisor, Better Than Cash Alliance