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ACDI/VOCA, an international development organization, joined the Better Than Cash Alliance

The Better Than Cash Alliance continues to achieve momentum in raising awareness about the benefits of digitizing cash payments to people.

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Grameen Foundation Joins the Alliance

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

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The Government of Malawi joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

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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Exciting study results on the Mexican government’s shift to e-payments

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Mexico saves a billion dollars annually by going digital

This case study is the first of a series of Better Than Cash Alliance case studies examining the how and why of shifting to electronic payments.

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Technical Assistance Facility Launched

Are you shifting from cash to electronic payments - or thinking about doing so?

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E-cash aid gives Rwandan refugees more options

These phones can be used to receive and transfer money through an electronic banking solution called mVISA, provided by the Bank of Kigali.

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What Can Experiences in Haiti, Kenya, the Philippines & Uganda Teach Us About G2P & D2P E-Payments?

The case studies reveal how each country developed their programme, current delivery & payment, and the costs and benefits of using e-payments.

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Women’s World Banking Joins the Better Than Cash Alliance To Further Empower Women

Women need confidential and easily accessible financial services as well as control over their finances, and electronic payments bring these features to financial products.

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World Bank Report: Digital Payments Vital to Economic Growth

Digital payments can promote broader development goals of the G20 countries, according to a new report by the World Bank Development Research Group.

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President Obama & PM Modi recognise Better Than Cash Alliance

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.

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Steering post offices globally towards digital financial services

The Universal Postal Union (UPU), the UN’s agency for postal services, has joined the Better Than Cash Alliance.

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Papua New Guinea commits to digitizing all government payments

The Government of Papua New Guinea joined the Better Than Cash Alliance and committed to digitizing all government payments.

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World Bank finds electronic payments a key driver of financial inclusion

700 million new accounts since 2011: The World Bank’s 2014 Global Findex findings

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The Government of India joins the Better Than Cash Alliance

The Government of India has joined the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance in an extension of the Indian Government’s commitment to reduce cash in its economy.

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Governments using digital payments to drive Sustainable Development Goals

The Tanzanian President, Finance Ministers and high level delegates are leading SDG progress by digitizing payments and accelerating financial inclusion.

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What is an inclusive approach to digital payments ecosystems?

A new animation and working paper, developed by the Alliance, seek to better explain inclusive digital payment ecosystems.

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Uruguay makes huge strides towards universal access to financial services

Uruguay has taken a further step towards its goal to provide access to financial services to all with its announcement that it has joined the Alliance.