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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
Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Africa: The Journey Toward Inclusive Instant Payment Systems
Miriam wakes up early in her small village in rural Uganda, determined to make the most of her day. Her dreams are as vibrant as the fabrics she sews: to buy a second sewing machine, hire an assistant, and turn her small business into a reliable source of income for her family.
However, as one of Africa’s 400 million unbanked individuals, Miriam faces daily financial uncertainty. Without access to formal financial services, she stores her earnings in a tin box under her bed.
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What Africa Can Teach the World About Balancing Financial Stability and Inclusion
Last November in Accra, Ghana, I had the privilege of moderating a deeply insightful panel at the SIIPS 2024 launch. Our discussion centered on a crucial question: How can African countries balance financial stability with the urgent need for sustainable financial inclusion?
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Travel notes from 2025 Arab Payment Week in Abu Dhabi: The future of payments in motion!
I was fortunate to attend the 2025 Arab Payment Week (APW 2025) in Abu Dhabi January 27-29. The event was organized by Buna, the Arab Regional Payments Clearing and Settlement Organization, which is owned by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). The event provided a great advocacy platform for policymakers, regulators, and payment system practitioners to share insights on developing and strengthening domestic and cross-border payment innovation and practices.
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