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How Will Nigerians Spend $451 Million Bitcoin Cryptocurrency in 2021?
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Apply Now: $250,000 for Digital Remittance Solutions to Support Migrants
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What Impact Will Facebook Libra Blockchain Have on International Development?
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4 Case Studies Using Digital Financial Services to Improve Global Health
Digital financial services provide health programs with opportunities to accelerate progress toward global health goals and outcomes. Global health program managers...
Ethiopia’s Surprising Progress in Digital Financial Inclusion
Ethiopia’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy, released by the National Bank of Ethiopia in 2017, sets a broad government vision and aggressive targets for...
The Mobile Money Revolution in International Remittances
For those living in poverty or in fragile countries, remittances are a lifeline that far surpasses international aid as a source of income. If properly harnessed,...
5 Barriers to Mobile Financial Services in Bangladesh
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all metrics, from account use to transaction...
The Rise of Mobile Money Services in Somaliland
In 2009, Somaliland’s biggest mobile network operator, Telesom, launched their mobile payment service “ZAAD”, and today more than 10% of the 3.8 million inhabitants...
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