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Africa is building a single payments market but its currencies remain divided

Africa is building regional payment systems that could make cross-border money transfers faster and cheaper, but its fragmented currencies remain a problem that payment rails alone cannot solve.
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From Policy to People: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar on eKYC and Inclusive Instant Payments Systems in Africa
In this joint webinar, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and AfricaNenda Foundation explored the critical gaps and opportunities in...
We have reached a potent moment for the global DPI agenda. Through its G20 presidency, how can South Africa accelerate the momentum?
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We have reached a potent moment for the global DPI agenda. Through its G20 presidency, how can South Africa accelerate the momentum?
Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is most effective when it is rooted in local contexts, shaped by national priorities, and implemented...
  • Articles, SIIPS
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...
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Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Africa: The Journey Toward Inclusive Instant Payment Systems
Miriam wakes up early in her small village in rural Uganda, determined to make the most of her day. Her...
  • Articles, SIIPS
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...
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Accelerating Action to Bridge the Financial Inclusion Gap
In Africa’s rapidly evolving digital financial landscape, a persistent gender gap remains a significant barrier to achieving financial inclusion for...
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Data: The Key to Unlocking Inclusive Instant Payments in Africa
Africa’s financial services sector is undergoing a significant transformation, in part through the rapid expansion of instant payment systems (IPS)....
4 ways Africa can accelerate the spread of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems
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4 ways Africa can accelerate the spread of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems
Instant Payment Systems (IPS) are rapidly transforming Africa’s financial landscape. The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa 2024(SIIPS...
Building a Foundation for Digital Public Infrastructure in Financial Services
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Building a Foundation for Digital Public Infrastructure in Financial Services
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is emerging as a transformative force in financial inclusion. The UN defines DPI as a set...
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Expert Talk: The State of Digital Payments in West Africa — Jamelino Akogbeto Shares Key Lessons
Jamelino Akogbeto is an expert in digital financial services and payment systems. He spearheads the AfricaNenda Foundation’s work in the...
What Africa Can Teach the World About Balancing Financial Stability and Inclusion
  • Articles, SIIPS
What Africa Can Teach the World About Balancing Financial Stability and Inclusion
Last November in Accra, Ghana, I had the privilege of moderating a deeply insightful panel at the SIIPS 2024 launch....
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Travel notes from 2025 Arab Payment Week in Abu Dhabi: The future of payments in motion!
I was fortunate to attend the 2025 Arab Payment Week (APW 2025) in Abu Dhabi January 27-29. The event was...