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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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Addressing Small and Medium Enterprise digital payment gaps in Africa, Part II

17 September 2024
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Sabine Mensah, Deputy CEO

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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