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This blog is part of a series documenting our program’s journey to accelerate the development of inclusive payments systems for universal access to financial services in Africa. #IAmAfricaNenda
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IWD 2026: Are Women Fully Included in Africa’s Digital Financial Future?
As we mark International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights”. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” we must ask ourselves a fundamental question: Do women fully enjoy their right to financial inclusion across our markets?
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Addressing Small and Medium Enterprise digital payment gaps in Africa, Part II
As the May 2024 Visa Payments Forum in Istanbul revealed, SMEs in Africa are at a crossroads. The first blog in this series outlined three key challenges that limit financial inclusion for small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) in Africa.
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Recognizing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Digital Payments Gaps in Africa, Part I
Did you know that only 35% of payments received by surveyed Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa are digital? While many of us mindlessly pull out a card or our mobile phones to make payments, we often take for granted that this convenience depends on businesses accepting them.
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