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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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Inclusion of Rural Communities and Small Businesses Defines Success in Transnational Payments – Dr Ndzana
Cross-border instant payments in Africa are at a turning point, shifting from identifying problems to implementing concrete solutions, says Dr Patrick Ndzana Olomo, an economic expert and researcher who serves as Head of Economic Policy and Sustainable Development Division at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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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.
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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.
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