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The uneasy relationship between online betting and mobile money transactions
The combined size of the gambling industry in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa is projected to be worth USD$37 billion in 2018. In Kenya alone, a 2017 study found that an estimated 2 million individuals engage in mobile-based sports betting.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Global Findex: Indonesia leads East Asia and the Pacific in financial inclusion progress
Almost fifty percent (48.9%) of the adults in Indonesia now own a bank account, reflecting a true turning point in the country’s journey to boost financial inclusion. This also registers a marked improvement from its 36% of account ownership in 2014 and 20% in 2011.
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- Asia Pacific
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European Investment Bank and International Monetary Fund join forces to boost financial inclusion in Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have signed a letter of understanding to promote sustainable economic development, financial stability and inclusive growth in Africa
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Block-chain based microfinancing for Kenyan food stall owners
IBM Research and Twiga Food will be extending access to microloans to 220 food stall retailers across Kenya using a block-chain based financing system.
- Categories
- Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Fintech
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Social Enterprise Certification Launches in Australia
Social enterprises in Australia will be able to receive national certification for the first time, with the launch of a new certification scheme.
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- Asia Pacific
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Launch in Karachi: National incubation centre to start operations
After making inroads into Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar, a national incubation centre (NIC) is being established in Karachi to train youth who are looking forward to becoming tech-based entrepreneurs with the objective of dismantling old-fashioned systems and introducing new creative solutions.
- Categories
- Entrepreneurship, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Gates Foundation lays out its 3 steps to global financial inclusion
“In the case of financial inclusion, it’s not about building a parallel system for poor people, but it’s about building inclusive solution for everyone,” Voorhies said.
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India accounts for 55% of new bank accounts opened globally: World Bank
India's financial inclusion efforts have won recognition from the World Bank as their data indicate that 55 per cent of new bank accounts opened are from India, Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar said.
- Region
- South Asia
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