Mobile money, the use of mobile phones to provide financial services through virtual “wallets” to unbanked populations, is relatively new. The earliest innovators in South Africa and the Philippines entered...
Mobile phones are proving to be a powerful tool for the delivery of basic financial services to lower income households throughout the world. Papua New Guinea (PNG) presents interesting challenges and...
Mobile money, the use of mobile phones to provide financial services through virtual “wallets” to unbanked populations, is relatively new. The earliest innovators in South Africa and the Philippines entered...
International Finance Corporation (IFC) will support the regulator in developing mobile money regulations. It will organize (regional) knowledge sharing events in Sierra Leone (SL) to raise awareness on...
In January 2011, Tunisia had a political revolution that toppled the government. The country is still adjusting to the changes, and while there is hope, there is also significant uncertainty. A mobile...
In February 2011, Egypt had a political revolution that toppled the dictator. Protests continue since the people are not satisfied with the transitional government. While this creates uncertainty, there...