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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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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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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.
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Building a Better Digital Future: An Introduction to Digital Public Goods
The term Open-Source Software (OSS) can be traced back to the 1990s when the founders wanted to advocate for free and open software without being misconstrued to be free. Twenty years later OSS is the backbone for most of the new enterprise technologies. So, what is the buzz about?
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