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Better Than Cash Alliance Webinar: How Much Can Be Saved? New Study on the Mexican Government’s Shift to Electronic Payments
  • November 20, 2013

Better Than Cash Alliance Webinar: How Much Can Be Saved? New Study on the Mexican Government’s Shift to Electronic Payments


Results of new study: “Sustained Effort, Saving Billions: Lessons from the Mexican Government’s Shift to Electronic Payments” will discuss these questions and more.


Join the Better Than Cash Alliance on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 10:30-11:30 EST for a live webinar revealing the first in a series of case studies from our Development Results Focused Research Program (DRFRP) highlighting the journey of countries committed to shifting their cash payments to electronic distribution.


Speakers will share details of Mexico’s effort to transition to electronic payments, announce the cost savings results and provide an overview of applicable lessons for other stakeholders.


This event is intended for representatives from governments, development community organizations and private sector companies who are already pursuing or beginning to explore shifting payments from cash to electronic distribution. Participants will receive an advance, embargoed copy of the executive summary of the study.


Questions from the audience are welcome in advance and during this interactive webinar.


Presenters include:

  • Dr. Ruth Goodwin-Groen, Managing Director of the Better Than Cash Alliance (Moderator)
  • Lic. Irene Espinosa Cantellano, National Treasurer, United States of Mexico
  • Dr. Guillermo Babatz, Partner of Atik Capital and Lead Author of the Mexico Case Study
  • Dr. David Porteous, Founder and Director of Bankable Frontier Associates

Have a question for the speakers? Email info@betterthancash.org to submit in advance.


Register for this webinar at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/805729144