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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There is an urgent need and powerful opportunity to further boost the outreach, efficiency, and efficacy of digital humanitarian payments through enhanced coordination between UN agencies.
This blog post was originally published in the Huffington Post…
Originally published on CGAP.org
Beneficiaries received electronic transfers via mobile savings accounts
By taking cash out of the equation, electronic transfers promise a faster, more secure and more transparent (so less corruptible) means of getting help.
The following is a guest post by Sara Murray, Electronic Payments Program Manager at Mercy Corps, a Better Than Cash Alliance member….
World Economic Forum recognises electronic payments as a driver for financial inclusion
Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations