Mastercard Expands in Ghana to Boost Digital Economy and Financial Inclusion in West Africa
Mastercard has launched its first office in Accra, Ghana, a move that highlights the company’s dedication to supporting Ghana’s growing digital economy by providing tailored banking products and services for the local market.
2024 Pathway-to-17 Summit Reflection
FinEquity Africa Facilitator Tariro Nyimo shares her insights and reflections on the 2024 Pathway-to-17 Summit which focused on gender equality and included impactful discussions, innovative solutions, and a collaborative energy that made the event a powerful platform for advancing women’s economic empowerment through financial inclusion in Africa.
Mukuru Launches Mobile Wallet in Zimbabwe to Boost Financial Inclusion
Mukuru launches Zimbabwe mobile wallet, enabling secure local and international transfers, safe fund storage, and broad accessibility for underserved communities.
Why Financial Inclusion Is the Cornerstone of Climate Resilience
This blog by Women's World Banking, explores how women are bearing the brunt of climate change crises, why financial access is essential for fostering women’s and girls’ resilience and prosperity and how for gender-responsive financial approaches to be most effective, they must be supplemented by non-financial interventions.
INTMAX Partners With Nigerian Microfinance Banks to Boost Inclusion
The collaboration seeks to enhance financial inclusion while streamlining operations by integrating blockchain-driven technologies.
Mastercard, Orange Partner to Increase Financial Inclusion in Seven African Countries
The deal aimed at driving financial inclusion for millions of Africans across Cameroon, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone through digital payments is set to go operational next year.
Ethiopia’s Digital Economy to Contribute ETB 1.3 Trillion to GDP by 2028, Unlocking Jobs and Growth Through Telecom and Policy Reforms
These advancements are expected to create over 1 million new jobs and generate an additional ETB 57 billion in tax revenues by 2028.
Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Ethiopia
This study identifies further opportunities and quantifies the economic value of adopting digital technologies across Ethiopia’s economy. It determines how these opportunities can be unlocked through policy reforms, particularly focusing on the key role that the mobile telecommunications sector and mobile money services plays in supporting the process of digitalization.
Parabank Launches Credit Offering for People With Disabilities
Parabank, the world’s first digital bank focused on people with disabilities, is now launching credit and prepaid cards with a variety of benefits, including partnerships with rehabilitation clinics, a marketplace with products and services and access to investment services.
Krom Bank Accelerates Financial Inclusion in Indonesia With AWS Cloud
Through the use of AWS cloud services, Krom Bank aims to reach these populations by offering secure and user-friendly digital banking services that empower individuals with better financial management tools.