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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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The ‘Trust Threshold:’ Perceptions Between Physical and Digital Payment Risks
The choice of whether cash or digital payments feel safer depends on the salience of different potential harms. They want to know what is riskier; theft from carrying cash or fraud when using digital payments?
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The Global Findex 2025: Could Instant Payments be Driving Financial Inclusion in Africa?
Financial inclusion advocates across Africa had reason to celebrate with the launch of the Global Findex 2025. According to new data, the share of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa with either a bank or mobile money account grew from 34% to 58% between 2014 and 2024. Almost 6 in 10 adults now have an account.
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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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