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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

AfricaNenda & GIMAC: Building an inclusive payment ecosystem in Central Africa

"We want payments to be as simple and universal as a text message," explains Jamelino Akogbeto, Regional Director for West and Central Africa at AfricaNenda Foundation.

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26 June 2025 / Co-authors: Sabine F. Mensah (AfricaNenda Foundation), David Porteous (Integral: Governance Solutions), Kay McGowan (Digital Impact Alliance), Juliet Wangui Maina (Better Than Cash Alliance), and Daniel Abadie (CDPI)

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.

16 June 2025 / Serge Moungnanou, Technical Payment Specialist

Building Inclusive Instant Payments in Africa: Lessons from ZIPIT in Zimbabwe

As Africa accelerates toward a digital financial future, inclusive instant payment systems (IPS) emerge as a powerful force for financial inclusion. In the recent " Unlocking Inclusive Instant Payments in Africa: Lessons from ZIPIT in Zimbabwe " webinar, hosted by AfricaNenda Foundation in collaboration with Zimswitch Instant Payment Interchange Technology (ZIPIT) and the Alliance of Digital Finance Associations (ADFA), stakeholders explored how Zimbabwe’s experience offers valuable insights for other African countries working to make IPS inclusive and impactful.

23 April 2025 / Sabine Mensah, Deputy CEO AfricaNenda

The Imperative for Progressive Regulations

In the digital age, modern economies need real-time retail payment infrastructures, known as Instant Payment Systems (IPS), to facilitate quick and seamless money transfers for personal transactions and global trade. To achieve socio-economic goals like financial inclusion and digitalization, IPS must evolve into Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (IIPS), which cater to all users, including those with low financial or digital literacy and small-scale traders. Innovation-friendly regulations are crucial for this transformation, as they foster technological advancements and widespread adoption, ensuring that payment infrastructures are both cutting-edge and inclusive. This blog explores how supportive regulations can unlock the full potential of IPS, particularly in Africa.