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Bargaining to work: the effect of female autonomy on female labour supply

The use of digital cards for government safety net transfers enhanced women’s decision-making power in the household and led to a 92% increase in women’s likelihood of participating in the l…

Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

Innovative Digital Payment Mechanisms Supporting Financial Inclusion Stocktaking Report

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.

Global Resources >> Industry Reports

Mobile Coverage and its Impact on Digital Financial Services

“The study finds that the type of mobile coverage provided has a significant effect on the DFS UI and type of mobile phone that can be used for DFS access.Feature phones and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data transactions continue to be the choice for the vast majority users.”

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What powers her loom? A story of women’s digital financial inclusion from Manipur, India

This two-minute video from the United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance is about Romita, a widow in the North East of India who opened a bank account to receive a government loan for a power loom.

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

Responsible Digital Payments Guidelines

The report identifies eight good practices for engaging with clients who are sending or receiving digital payments and who have previously been financially excluded or underserved.

Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

Advancing Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion

Report by the Better Than Cash Alliance, Women’s World Banking, and the World Bank Group for the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion under the Saudi G20 Presidency

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

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Davos Shines a Light on Financial Inclusion Via Electronic Payments

World Economic Forum recognises electronic payments as a driver for financial inclusion

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Done Right, Digital Finance Could Transform Humanitarian Response

Originally published on CGAP.org

Alliance Reports >> Flagship Publication

The Role of Digital Financial Inclusion in Preparing for Older Age and Retirements

This paper, jointly released by the Better Than Cash Alliance and the World Bank, summarizes and analyzes the financial challenges faced by older adults.