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Here Are 4 Technology Trends From Emerging Economies
In emerging economies, the promise of these technologies shines particularly bright.
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- Coronavirus, Finance, Technology
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Kenya’s PesaKit Launches App-Based Platform for Mobile Money Agents in Kenya
PesaKit has announced the public launch of its app-based platform for mobile money agents, available on Android.
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- Finance, Technology
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Airtel and Telkom Discontinue Merger Plans
The disclosure was made in a notification that was sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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GSMA and WFP Launch Mobile Money Program to Distribute Disaster Relief
The GSMA will be working with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide civilians with financial relief during humanitarian crises. Examples include pandemics and natural disasters, although the program is not limited to those specific situations.
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- Coronavirus, Technology
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10 Startups Named Finalists of Ecobank Fintech Challenge
10 startups have been named finalists of the third edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge, which gives startups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions and potentially roll out across the bank’s 33 markets.
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- Finance, Technology
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Viewpoint: Open Banking Set to Drive Africa’s Financial Inclusion
The financial sector in Africa has already witnessed tremendous disruption driven by technologies such as mobile banking, which has played a major role in expanding financial inclusion.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Fintech Startup Remitly Raises $85M
Fintech startup Remitly has raised $85 million in a new round of funding, bumping its valuation up to $1.5 billion.
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- Finance
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Combating Cybercrime in Emerging Economies: The Case for Regional Cybersecurity Centers to Protect the Finances of the Poor
Cybercrime is growing in emerging economies, threatening progress toward inclusive finance. And the poorest people tend to be the most at risk – and the least able to afford losing money. Though government and industry bodies have struggled to address the problem, David Medine at CGAP explains that solutions exist – including the formation of regional cybersecurity resource centers.
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- Finance, NextBillion Originals, Technology
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