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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

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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16 August 2024 / Sabine Mensah, Deputy CEO

SIIPS 2024 - Three elements that differentiate inclusive instant payment systems

Instant payment systems (IPS) process payments digitally in near real-time and are available for use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Imagine an instant payment system that doesn't just move money but also prioritizes inclusivity, working towards a fairer equitable financial landscape for everyone. AfricaNenda is striving to make this vision of Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) a reality across Africa.

25 June 2024 / Tewodros Besrat, Technical Expert, Digital Payments

Ethiopia's Digital Payments Journey: Leveraging the National Digital Transformation Strategy 2025

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