by Cici Northup | Jul 10, 2023 | Fast Payments, Financial Inclusion, Payments in Emerging Markets, Payments Risk Management
Situation A global NGO works to increase financial inclusion in emerging markets. The availability and access to fast payment systems is a key catalyzer of financial inclusion, particularly for women and low-income end users. However, lack of familiarity and trust in...
by Cici Northup | Mar 24, 2023 | Financial Inclusion, Payments in Emerging Markets
Situation An NGO developed a multi-year initiative working to support the development of inclusive, instant payments systems to bring low-income end users into the formal financial services ecosystem. The institution works in coordination with a wide variety of...
by Cici Northup | Mar 24, 2023 | Financial Inclusion, Payments in Emerging Markets
Situation A global NGO was investing in financial inclusion initiatives in a South Asian country. A core pillar of their investment portfolio centered on developing robust payments infrastructure. For example, the NGO was working with a government agency to implement...
by Cici Northup | Oct 21, 2022 | Financial Inclusion
Situation A Sub-Saharan African country had a large economy with a vibrant technology sector and a young, energetic workforce saw persistent poverty and inequality. Measures of financial inclusion were not meeting national targets and were getting worse for the most...