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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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The biggest barrier to digital payment adoption may be dropped network connections
Imagine you're in a bustling market in a country in Africa, ready to pay for your fresh produce with a quick tap on your phone. It should be seamless, right? But that is not always the experience for Salimata, a frequent market shopper who has recently started using digital mobile payments
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Addressing Small and Medium Enterprise digital payment gaps in Africa, Part II
As the May 2024 Visa Payments Forum in Istanbul revealed, SMEs in Africa are at a crossroads. The first blog in this series outlined three key challenges that limit financial inclusion for small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) in Africa.
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