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Taking stock of financial and digital inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa

Posted on September 3, 2015. Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

From The Brookings Institution Expanding formal financial services—including traditional services (offered by banks) and digital services (provided via mobile money systems)—to individuals previously excluded from their access can improve their capacity to save, make payments swiftly and securely, and cope with economic shocks. Importantly, having access to financial services is also considered a critical component […]

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