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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
Urgent Need to Harmonize Payment Service Regulations and Achieve Instant Cross-border Payments in Africa
Africa stands at a decisive moment in its digital finance evolution. Innovation is accelerating, mobile money is ubiquitous, and instant payment systems are fast growing across the continent. Yet one force continues to constrain seamless cross-border payments in Africa: regulatory fragmentation.
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Financial inclusion
The Role of CBDC in Financial Inclusion - Part I
In the quest to close the financial inclusion gap in Africa, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have emerged as a potential game-changer. Their effectiveness in promoting financial inclusion remains uncertain. CBDCs vary in features and functions across nations, depending on policy choices and market environments. Potential benefits exist, especially in retail CBDCs, but realization depends on inclusive design.
SIIPS
SIIPS report 2023: a perspective on the role of agents and merchants
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital payments, Africa is making significant strides; however, the latest World Bank Findex report reveals that 45 percent of Africans are still not engaging in digital transactions. In this second piece, we explore another dimension of this challenge: the vital roles of agents and merchants in propelling the adoption of inclusive instant payment systems (IIPS) on the continent.
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