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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Lessons from developing diagnostics and strategies with Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Philippines, and Senegal
Sierra Leone’s experience shows the critical importance of preparing early for digital payments before crises hit.
In-depth analysis shows Bangladesh making impressive strides towards a digital economy, identifies solutions for further progress…
Findings illustrate how the private and public sector could work together to modernize economies, improve transparency and support financial inclusion and growth.
Working with our members to help them collaborate with the private sector to build responsible digital payments ecosystems for the underserved and excluded.
For the first time, new evidence from 25 countries shows how governments and companies can move away from cash, as McKinsey Global Institute reveals a potential $3.7 trillion GDP boost…
In key move to recover from the economic impact of the Ebola crisis, Nation joins the Better Than Cash Alliance
Government of India joins the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to share success stories from the world’s largest financial inclusion programme…
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.
Government of Pakistan joins the United Nations’ Better Than Cash Alliance to create inclusive economic growth and a more efficient market structure…
Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations
As Nigeria rolls out one of the developing world’s most ambitious policy platforms to boost digital payments and drive greater financial inclusion, it’s important to take stock of the country’s progress to date, so that policy-makers around the world can learn from Nigeria’s experiences.
Senegal has just announced a new partnership to accelerate the country’s transition from cash to digital payments, improving local governance and service delivery for its citizens.
Scaling digitization of payments for small and micro merchants by convening key stakeholders to co-create solutions.
PNG’s Ministries of Finance and Treasury endorse Better Than Cash Alliance membership
Government, private sector, mobile operators and development organizations convene to establish a plan for the future…
Ghana joins Better Than Cash Alliance for greater financial transparency
Visa Joins Global Leaders In New Partnership To Promote Electronic Payments And Improve Lives
One Acre Fund cut payment losses and collection costs by over 80 percent, boosting farmers’ satisfaction and economic opportunity…
This is the fourth 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.