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.
Some African nations lead the world’s e-money businesses. And several are finding that leaving notes and coins behind is not only improving efficiency, safety and transparency, but it is also helping many people leave poverty behind.
Entrevista a Gustavo Vega, Presidente de la empresa ACH Colombia
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
Introduction: Framing of our blog series on distributed ledger technology
Blockchain Series: Blog 1
Blockchain Series: Blog 2
Blockchain Series: Blog 3
Blockchain Series: Blog 4
Blockchain Series: Blog 5
Blockchain Series: Blog 6
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde is to be applauded for her recent leadership in the fight against corruption, and her recognition that there is an increasingly limited role for cash in digital economies.
Across the global policy community, the jury is now in about the power of digital payments to drive financial inclusion, particularly for women and the poor; improve efficiency and transparency in business and government; and support new economic opportunities. However, there is no consensus around the specific policy mix that will enable this potential to be fully realized.
Transportation Series: Blog 1 (Introduction)
Transportation Series: Blog 2
Transportation Series: Blog 3
Transportation Series: Blog 4
Media release by the Government of Senegal, the Better Than Cash Alliance and MM4P
Communiqué de presse du Gouvernement du Sénégal, l’Alliance Better Than Cash et MM4P
New data gathered from the Higg Index from 3,000 factories in 58 countries