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Better Than Cash Alliance

Better than Cash Alliance

Based at the United Nations, the Better Than Cash Alliance is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to responsible digital payments to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Publication
20 February 2025

The Trust Quotient: Unlocking Responsible Digital Payments for Micro-Merchants

This policy toolkit offers actionable recommendations to support the development of secure, inclusive, and user-friendly digital payment systems
Cover Scaling Responsible Digital Payments in the Indonesian Cocoa Sector.
Publication
9 July 2024

Scaling Responsible Digital Payments in the Indonesian Cocoa Sector

This study examines opportunities for digital financial inclusion for smallholder cocoa farmers in Indonesia.
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Publication
1 December 2023

Call to Action: Responsible Digital Payments to Accelerate Climate Action

The publication details urgent measures in using responsible digital payments for timely emergency response and preventive action amid climate change.
Reaching Financial Equality for Women (2023 Edition)
Publication
28 November 2023

Reaching Financial Equality for Women (2023 Edition)

This report details a 10-point action plan to reach financial equity for women.
Led by India, the G20 currently has an opportunity to champion gender equality and create a future where no woman is left behind. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
14 September 2023

Technology Has Placed Women's Financial Inclusion within Reach: A G20 Opportunity

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, where technology shapes industries and societies, India's G20 Presidency takes center stage in driving gender equality and economic inclusion.
From 1% to 30%: The Key Drivers behind the Philippines' Acceleration towards Responsible Digital Payment Systems
Publication
30 May 2023

From 1% to 30%: The Key Drivers behind the Philippines' Acceleration towards Responsible Digital Payment Systems

This case study examines the success story of the Philippines by diving into the key decisions made by the government and private sector in accelerating the adoption of responsible digital payments.
Igniting SDG Progress Through Digital Financial Inclusion
Publication
20 February 2023

Igniting SDG Progress Through Digital Financial Inclusion

This publication features extensive evidence-based examples for 13 SDGs relevant to the wide benefits of inclusive digital financial services.
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Publication
25 October 2021

UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments

The UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments sets out guidelines for governments, companies, and international organizations to ensure online transactions meet people's needs, while protecting the most vulnerable.