World food programme

2023 Annual Report

Scaling responsible digital payments to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly financial equality for women

The State of the World’s Cash 2023

A report by the CALP Network analyzing the trends, challenges, and opportunities of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) in humanitarian aid.

Our work on agriculture

Learn about how the Alliance advocates for responsible payment digitization in agriculture

Progress Report on the Implementation of the G20 High-Level Principles for Digital Financial Inclusion

This progress report compiles responses from a self-assessment survey conducted among both G20 and non-G20 countries, incorporating guidance from international standard-setting bodies. The aim is to produce a comprehensive summary highlighting key findings and suggesting potential next steps for the GPFI.

How to shape inclusive financial ecosystems with interoperable QR codes

Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.

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Call to Action: Responsible Digital Payments to Accelerate Climate Action

Urgent measures needed to address climate vulnerability impacting 3.6 billion people, particularly women and marginalized groups.

Responsible Payment Digitization in the Coffee Value Chain

The Pocket Guide to Responsible Payment Digitization in the Coffee Value Chain will inform stakeholders on opportunities and tools available for payment digitization.

Reaching Financial Equality for Women (2023 edition)

A 10-point action plan for governments and businesses to prioritize women’s digital financial inclusion

Digital Financial Inclusion For the Success of the One African Market

The African Union, AfCFTA, the Better Than Cash Alliance & Smart Africa, launch a call to action to drive responsible digitization for the achievement of Agenda 2063.

Improving climate resilience & disaster response through digital payments: Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable

Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable

Is the Magic Happening? A Systematic Literature Review of the Economic Multiplier of Cash Transfers

Cash transfer programs can have significant impacts on economic growth, poverty reduction, and social protection.

2022 Annual Report - Scaling responsible digital payments to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly financial equality for women

In 10 years, the Better Than Cash Alliance has spurred a global movement towards the responsible digitization of payments.

People are on the move: Can the world of CVA keep up? Analysis of the use of CVA in the context of human mobility in the Americas

A new vision for the implementation of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) in contexts of human mobility.

Igniting SDG Progress Through Digital Financial Inclusion (2023 edition)

Digital financial services offer real hope to help the world get back on track from the severe negative impacts from COVID-19.

Implementation Guide for the G20 High-Level Principles for Digital Financial Inclusion

A guide and self-assessment tool for policymakers in various stages of digital development.

Responsible Digitization of Small Entrepreneurs in Rural India

Lessons from digitizing the Hindustan Unilever Shakti channel

Global Hub Launched to Eradicate Women’s Digital Financial Exclusion and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership

New Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion Advocacy Hub to Champion Equal Access to Digital Financial Services for Women.

Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) extends its engagement to promote the scale of responsible digital payments across its member countries

The Arab Monetary Fund, a regional financial organization, joins the United Nations-Better Than Cash Alliance.

Three key findings that show that financial equality is within reach in our lifetime

New data from the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021 confirms the centrality of digital payments in reaching financial equality for all.