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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The Better Than Cash Alliance continues to achieve momentum in raising awareness about the benefits of digitizing cash payments to people.
Grameen Foundation became the newest member of the Better Than Cash Alliance by committing to continue transitioning to electronic payments through its mobile financial services and mobile agriculture efforts
The discussion focused on the critical elements of Kenya’s successful transition process, the challenges and benefits of the shift.
During President Barack Obama’s current visit to Africa, the Government of Malawi announced its commitment to the Better Than Cash Alliance.
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E-cards allow them to buy the foods that fit their needs, including fresh produce which is not normally included in traditional food rations.
Exciting study results on the Mexican government’s shift to e-payments
Are you shifting from cash to electronic payments - or thinking about doing so?
The case studies reveal how each country developed their programme, current delivery & payment, and the costs and benefits of using e-payments.
Women need confidential and easily accessible financial services as well as control over their finances, and electronic payments bring these features to financial products.
Banks are closing MTO accounts as risks increase amid a shifting regulatory environment.
Digital payments can promote broader development goals of the G20 countries, according to a new report by the World Bank Development Research Group.
The Alliance is supporting ASBANC to help launch the platform as soon as possible with the endorsement of the National Financial Inclusion Commission.
Rwanda aims for 80% financial inclusion by joining the Better Than Cash Alliance.
Ghana will aim to reach 80 percent financial inclusion for its citizens in 5 years.
In their joint statement, US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognised India’s intent to join the Better Than Cash Alliance.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU), the UN’s agency for postal services, has joined the Better Than Cash Alliance.
The Government of Papua New Guinea joined the Better Than Cash Alliance and committed to digitizing all government payments.
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