{"id":4441,"date":"2026-04-28T16:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digigreen.ba\/expression-of-interest-join-the-better-way-2-0-initiative\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:21:24","slug":"expression-of-interest-join-the-better-way-2-0-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digigreen.ba\/en\/expression-of-interest-join-the-better-way-2-0-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Expression of Interest \u2013 Join the \u201cBetter Way 2.0\u201d Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column container mx-auto is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Payment Card Acquirers and POS Solution Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The project <strong>\u201cDigital Payments for Sustainable Development in the Western Balkans \u2013 Better Way 2.0\u201d<\/strong> invites interested payment card acquirers and providers of POS devices and software solutions to express their interest in participating in an initiative aimed at expanding the cashless payment acceptance network among micro and small merchants in Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/digigreen.ba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bolji-nacin-2-0-feat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digigreen.ba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bolji-nacin-2-0-feat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digigreen.ba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bolji-nacin-2-0-feat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digigreen.ba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bolji-nacin-2-0-feat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digigreen.ba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bolji-nacin-2-0-feat.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The POS Program is a partnership-based initiative to be implemented during <strong>2027\u20132029<\/strong>, with the objective of equipping up to <strong>7,500 small merchant points of sale<\/strong> that have not previously accepted cashless payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The program targets small merchants who have not used cards or other cashless payment methods in the past 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does the Program Offers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program is jointly financed by <strong>Mastercard, Visa, banks, and solution providers<\/strong>, and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>free installation and use of POS terminals or eCommerce solutions for up to 12 months <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduced merchant service fees for Mastercard and Visa transactions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Broader Context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The POS Program is part of the <strong>\u201cBetter Way 2.0\u201d initiative<\/strong>, launched by <strong>GIZ, Mastercard, and Visa<\/strong>, in cooperation with <strong>SERDA, PKRS, and NALED<\/strong>, building on experience from similar programs implemented in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>advance the digitalization of the economy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthen financial inclusion and education <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve the business environment <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce the grey economy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>promote modern payment solutions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Express Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Interested companies are invited to express their interest by sending basic information to: <a href=\"mailto:david.milakovic@giz.de\"><strong>david.milakovic@giz.de<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please include the following in your email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>company name <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contact person and contact details <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>brief description of services and solutions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relevant experience in digital payments <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-justify wp-block-paragraph\">This Expression of Interest serves as an initial step to identify potential partners and does not constitute a formal application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The project \u201cDigital Payments for Sustainable Development in the Western Balkans \u2013 Better Way 2.0\u201d invites interested payment card acquirers and providers of POS devices and 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