30 years of the World Wide Web: what’s next?
April 30, 2019
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The more advanced the web becomes, the wider the gap extends between those who have access and those who do not. For those online, the
Category: Financial Inclusion
Access to mobile key to closing digital gender gap
February 27, 2019
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In their 2019 Annual Letter, Bill and Melinda Gates speak about the transformative potential of mobile phones for women in developing countries. For marginalised women,
Through the lens: Financial inclusion in Africa
February 19, 2019
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CGAP (the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) has revealed the winners of their annual photo and video contest. CGAP is a partnership of organisations
Enabling financial inclusion through policy
February 6, 2019
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In emerging markets, mobile money continues to be a driver of financial inclusion. One key driver for a successful mobile money scheme: an enabling regulatory
Digital transformation: closing the gender gap
January 18, 2019
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Women, globally, have lower rates of mobile ownership, internet access and financial inclusion. This gap is wider still in emerging and least developed countries, particularly
Slow and Steady: Mobile growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
August 31, 2018
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In 2017, just 44% of the Sub-Saharan population were mobile subscribers. Despite such a low penetration level, subscriber growth is actually slowing as a result
The challenge of building a digital economy for Africa
July 3, 2018
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Africa is undoubtedly the region with the most to gain from the current digital revolution. Progressing towards a digital economy is a critical step in
SDGs and the promise of Mobile
April 20, 2018
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The GSMA’s 2018 Mobile Economy report highlights the potential of mobile in the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mobile has an undoubtedly
Think small for big change: Financial inclusion through client centricity
February 21, 2018
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For the billions of unbanked or underbanked people in the developing world, the key to poverty alleviation lies in economic empowerment and inclusion. Increasingly, research
Capturing Financial Inclusion
January 16, 2018
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Each year, CGAP (the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), a think tank dedicated to improving access to financial services for the world’s poor, runs a
30 years of the World Wide Web: what’s next?
April 30, 2019
No Comments
The more advanced the web becomes, the wider the gap extends between those who have access and those who do not. For those online, the
Access to mobile key to closing digital gender gap
February 27, 2019
No Comments
In their 2019 Annual Letter, Bill and Melinda Gates speak about the transformative potential of mobile phones for women in developing countries. For marginalised women,
Through the lens: Financial inclusion in Africa
February 19, 2019
No Comments
CGAP (the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) has revealed the winners of their annual photo and video contest. CGAP is a partnership of organisations
Enabling financial inclusion through policy
February 6, 2019
No Comments
In emerging markets, mobile money continues to be a driver of financial inclusion. One key driver for a successful mobile money scheme: an enabling regulatory
Digital transformation: closing the gender gap
January 18, 2019
No Comments
Women, globally, have lower rates of mobile ownership, internet access and financial inclusion. This gap is wider still in emerging and least developed countries, particularly
Slow and Steady: Mobile growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
August 31, 2018
No Comments
In 2017, just 44% of the Sub-Saharan population were mobile subscribers. Despite such a low penetration level, subscriber growth is actually slowing as a result
The challenge of building a digital economy for Africa
July 3, 2018
No Comments
Africa is undoubtedly the region with the most to gain from the current digital revolution. Progressing towards a digital economy is a critical step in
SDGs and the promise of Mobile
April 20, 2018
No Comments
The GSMA’s 2018 Mobile Economy report highlights the potential of mobile in the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mobile has an undoubtedly
Think small for big change: Financial inclusion through client centricity
February 21, 2018
1 Comment
For the billions of unbanked or underbanked people in the developing world, the key to poverty alleviation lies in economic empowerment and inclusion. Increasingly, research
Capturing Financial Inclusion
January 16, 2018
No Comments
Each year, CGAP (the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), a think tank dedicated to improving access to financial services for the world’s poor, runs a