Better Than Cash Alliance

We do three things:
1. Advocate for the transition from cash to digital payments in a way that advances financial inclusion and promotes responsible digital finance.
2. Conduct research and sharing the experiences of our members to inform strategies for making the transition.
3. Catalyze the development of inclusive digital payments ecosystems in member countries to reduce costs, increase transparency, advance financial inclusion-- particularly for women-- and drive inclusive growth.

We work with our members to craft solutions tailored to each country’s context and culture. Our member services include:
o The Better Than Cash Alliance Orientation brings together Ministries of Finance, Telecommunications, and Social Development, as well as central banks and other member country entities that have a role in implementation. External and local technical experts facilitate sessions on the various tools the Alliance offers to support digitization. The orientations also bring into focus the steps needed to achieve the member countries’ objectives.

o The Digital Payments Knowledge Exchange includes shared learning platforms that provide governments, companies and international organizations with access to the best information and expertise to help them collaborate and exchange perspectives.
• Communities of Practice: Each member has the opportunity to participate in at least one moderated Community of Practice to access and share information, and help set clear goals and actions.
• Peer Learning: Each member organization has the opportunity to participate in Peer Learning events that are customized and focused on specific aspects of the transition to digital payments.

o Inclusive Digital Payments Ecosystem Convenings promote the benefits of digital payments, bringing together key private and public sector actors to identify barriers and pathways to inclusive digital ecosystems.