The SIIPS 2025 Report provides a comprehensive overview of Africa’s progress in advancing Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (IIPS)—critical infrastructure for driving financial inclusion and economic growth. Through consumer research conducted in four countries and four new in-depth case studies, the report explores emerging trends, key challenges, and the transformative potential of IIPS to connect people and businesses across the continent.
This year’s launch event goes beyond unveiling the findings—it is a platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaboration. By showcasing successful implementation models, innovative technologies, and inclusive policy approaches, SIIPS 2025 will highlight the collective efforts needed to build an Africa where digital payments are truly inclusive, instant, and interoperable.
From 12–14 November 2025, Ezulwini in the Kingdom of Eswatini, became the hub of Africa’s digital payments community as leaders gathered to unveil the State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) in Africa Report 2025. Building on the momentum of the 2023 and 2024 editions, AfricaNenda Foundation, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), and the World Bank proudly presented this highly anticipated fourth edition.
Hosted in collaboration with the Central Bank of Eswatini and under the esteemed patronage of its Honourable Governor Dr. Phil Mnisi, the SIIPS 2025 launch brought together more than 130 high-level delegates from across the continent. Over three days, participants engaged in insightful policy dialogues, hands-on technical sessions, and high-impact networking to fast-track the scale-up of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (IIPS) across Africa.
