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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Opening new payment gateways for merchants presents risks but much greater opportunities. Striking the right balance between fostering innovative services and managing risk is crucial.
Making cash history: How digital payments can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Transportation Series: Blog 1 (Introduction)
One Acre Fund cut payment losses and collection costs by over 80 percent, boosting farmers’ satisfaction and economic opportunity…
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
This blog post was originally published in the Huffington Post…
The World Bank expects people to send USD$581 billion in remittances in 2014, through a network of banks and money transfer operators.
In Addis Ababa, the vibrant Ethiopian capital, lies a busy Somali community market where Bisharo runs a small shop.
Bangladesh commits to further national financial inclusion by accelerating the transition to digital payments…
Interview with World Cocoa Foundation, Paul F. Macek, Vice President for Programs
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…
Entrevista a Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, Gerente General de Pagos Digitales Peruanos (PDP)
In joining the Better Than Cash Alliance, the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute will work to increase the number of electronic transactions undertaken throughout its global membersh…
This blog was originally published on The Practitioner Hub for Inclusive Business…
Working with our members to help them collaborate with the private sector to build responsible digital payments ecosystems for the underserved and excluded.
Director-General says joining the Better Than Cash Alliance is part of stimulating more innovation and financial inclusion for smallholders
This is the second 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.
Two case studies from the Better Than Cash Alliance present innovations from Colombia’s digital payments ecosystem
At ACDI/VOCA we see firsthand how technological innovations are revolutionizing approaches to global economic development. This is particularly true for electronic payments. Around 2.5 billi…
By Jeffrey Bower, Digital Finance Specialist, Better Than Cash Alliance …