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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
From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa
Imported technologies might offer speed, but do not necessarily guarantee fit. Africa’s financial systems must account for our informal economies, our language diversity, our infrastructure gaps, and our shared ambition for equity. As Dr. Robert Ochola, CEO of AfricaNenda Foundation, reminded us: “Africa can build its own systems and make them world-class.”
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From Policy to People: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar on eKYC and Inclusive Instant Payments Systems in Africa
In this joint webinar, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and AfricaNenda Foundation explored the critical gaps and opportunities in regulatory approaches to eKYC. Our expert speakers shared case studies, highlighted best practices, and discussed approaches that could enable eKYC while preserving the integrity of the financial system.
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We have reached a potent moment for the global DPI agenda. Through its G20 presidency, how can South Africa accelerate the momentum?
Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is most effective when it is rooted in local contexts, shaped by national priorities, and implemented through country-led efforts. By tailoring DPI to local needs, governments can ensure inclusive access and build systems that earn public trust.
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