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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Scaling responsible digital payments to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly financial equality for women
This progress report compiles responses from a self-assessment survey conducted among both G20 and non-G20 countries, incorporating guidance from international standard-setting bodies. The aim is to produce a comprehensive summary highlighting key findings and suggesting potential next steps for the GPFI.
Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
G20 EMPOWER summit ignites the vital role of digital finance in achieving gender equality
In 10 years, the Better Than Cash Alliance has spurred a global movement towards the responsible digitization of payments.
Read about India’s transformational journey to scale responsible digital payments
Alliance’s work in action
Lessons from digitizing the Hindustan Unilever Shakti channel
New data from the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021 confirms the centrality of digital payments in reaching financial equality for all.
This paper explores factors that have driven the adoption of digital payments in India by beneficiaries of PMGKY, the large-scale COVID-19 relief program.
What being gender intentional has taught us about advancing digital financial equality for women.
Alliance highlights lessons from two of its members - Colombia and India - in the design and execution of inclusive G2P transfers, keeping focus on prioritizing women.
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
Working with our members to help them collaborate with the private sector to build responsible digital payments ecosystems for the underserved and excluded.
Project Kirana is currently training 3,000 women shop owners and managers in the cities of Lucknow and Kanpur.
India’s Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) joins the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance
Tax digitalization, when designed and implemented effectively, can deliver major benefits for society, reduce inequalities, and contribute to the financing of the SDGs.
Lessons from our work with members in Ghana, India, Mexico, and the Philippines