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Country Diagnostic: The Philippines (2019 edition)
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Government recognize digital payments as a policy priority to enable Filipinos to seize the opportunities of the digital revolution.
Transportation Series: Blog 4
Truly mobile money – ride-sharing and mobile payments in South and Southeast Asia
Transportation Series: Blog 4
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2017 State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money
2017 saw a number of new trends in mobile money – from the accelerated growth of bank-to-mobile interoperability, to the emergence of South Asia as the fastest growing region, and a raft of innovations designed to reach the most underserved.
Report
The Role of Digital Payments in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Finance Ministers of the economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) endorsed the new Better Than Cash Alliance report on the role of digital payments in sustainable agriculture on 21st October, in Viet Nam.
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CURRENCY OF TRUST: Consumer Behaviors and Attitudes Toward Digital Financial Services in India
This report provides a synthesis of the “Currency of Trust” study findings.
Media Release
UN report: Social network payments now reach nearly US $3 trillion in China
Payments on messaging and e-commerce platforms set to increase China’s GDP by $236 billion by 2025, unlocking new economic opportunities for people and small businesses
Case Study
Social Networks, e-Commerce Platforms, and the Growth of Digital Payment Ecosystems in China: What it Means for Other Countries
Social Networks, e-Commerce Platforms, and the Growth of Digital Payment Ecosystems in China: What it Means for Other Countries
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Decade Edition of the State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money
The impact of mobile money has been felt well beyond transactions and accounts: people’s lives have been enriched by greater personal security, a sense of empowerment, and more.
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Investing In Girls: Opportunities for Innovation in Girl-Centered Cash Transfers
Investing In Girls: Opportunities for Innovation in Girl-Centered Cash Transfers
Case Study
Leaving Money on the Table: Corporate and SME Experiences of Digitizing Business Payments in the Philippines
Leaving money on the table
Blog Post
The Better Than Cash Journey: Mercy Corps & Women’s World Banking
This is the first in a series of articles on the achievements of several Better Than Cash Alliance members
Media Release
Papua New Guinea commits to digitizing all government payments
PNG’s Ministries of Finance and Treasury endorse Better Than Cash Alliance membership
Blog Post
Mercy Corps recognized for providing emergency e-transfers to 25,000 Typhoon survivors in the Philippines
Beneficiaries received electronic transfers via mobile savings accounts
Blog Post
In China, UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima Sees Great Potential for Digital Financial Inclusion
At the invitation of the government of China, Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited the country from 24 to 28 November in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA).
Media Release
Forum Highlights Global Standards For Responsible Digital Finance
Forum Highlights Global Standards For Responsible Digital Finance
Blog Post
E-donate to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors
Two months ago, Mr Paolo Baltao, President of G-Xchange, a subsidiary of Globe Telecom, one of the leading telecommunications services providers in the Philippines
Blog Post
Leveraging Public-Private Partnership in the Philipines for Digital Financial Inclusion
His Excellency Jose L. Cuisia Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America, and Mr. Paolo Eugenio Baltao, President, G-Xchange (a subsidiary of Globe Telecom, one of the leading telecommunications services providers in the Philippines), discussed the merits of public-private partnerships to enhance access to financial services during an event on Partnerships for Digital Financial Inclusion – A Driver for Inclusive Growth co-hosted by the Better Than Cash Alliance, UNCDF and UNDP on September 24, 2013, during the 68th United Nations General Assembly Week. The following post is a summary of their discussion.
Case Study
Striving for G2P E-payments at Scale: The Evolution of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in The Philippines
UNCDF - BTCA - Philippines
Media Release
Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Key to Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth, say World Leaders
Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Key to Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth, say World Leaders
Media Release
Aquino Admin Says ‘Digitisation’ a Priority Goal
Aquino Admin Says ‘Digitisation’ a Priority Goal
