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Save the date! Join us for the launch of a landmark report on #DigitalFinancialServices (DFS) adoption in Ghana! 📅 Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT 📍 Venue: ISSER, University of Ghana Make a date and be part of this important conversation on the future of digital payments in Ghana. More details coming soon. #AgentNetworks #DFS

High loan delinquency is limiting financial inclusion in rural Ghana. But could mobile money (MoMo) be the game-changer? A new ReFinD-funded study reveals how digital finance is transforming rural banking by improving loan repayment, reducing risk, and expanding access to banking services.  Discover more https://bit.ly/3FgJclK  #digitalfinance #mobilemoney #mobilebanking Fred Dzanku Michael Kodom NAARA RURAL BANK PLC peter quartey Adadzewa Otoo Victoria Griffith SETH KOMLA NUTAKOR Vicentia Quartey, APR

Mobile money agents play a key role in financial services. Through a ReFinD-funded study, they are gaining insights and support to integrate digital tools into their businesses, making transactions smoother and more efficient. Read about a workshop by ReFinD grant Knowledge Innovations with mobile money agents in Ghana's eastern regional capital, Koforidua. https://bit.ly/4krV4RR Kwami Ahiabenu,II Ph.D., CFRE Theodora Kwening peter quartey Adadzewa Otoo Vicentia Quartey, APR SETH KOMLA NUTAKOR Daniel Osarfo

Throwback to the launch of the ReFinD-led ISSER Inclusive Finance Development Series (IIFDS)! This platform is designed to foster evidence-based discussions on inclusive finance, bringing together academia, policymakers, commercial providers, and consumers. The inaugural event, held in May 2023, featured a thought-provoking panel on "Measuring Progress to Inform Impact: An Evidence-Based Analysis of Ghana's Financial Inclusion Programme." We were honored to hear insights from distinguished panelists: ✅ Prof. Peter Quartey, ISSER Director ✅ Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO, Ghana Telecommunications Chamber ✅ Mr. Torsch-Klu, Ministry of Finance 📌 Missed it? Catch up on key insights here: https://bit.ly/4hL9xXe Stay tuned for the next edition! peter quartey Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey Adadzewa Otoo Victoria Griffith Francis Annan Vicentia Quartey

Congratulations to our Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA)grantees on achieving a key milestone in their project with an evaluation of the preliminary findings of a scoping study on Ethiopia’s #agentbanking ecosystem! This study offers critical insights into key actors, market structure, agent incentives, and regulatory challenges, helping to shape a more inclusive financial sector. As a research initiative that values stakeholder input, we are pleased that EEA convened key parties for a validation workshop, gathering valuable feedback to refine the findings that will inform policy and drive meaningful sector development. We wish them continued success as they move forward with the next stages of this important work. peter quartey Adadzewa Otoo SETH KOMLA NUTAKOR ISSERUG University of Ghana Victoria Griffith

📱💰 Can distributing subsidies to merchants and consumers drive digital payment adoption? ReFinD is working with MTN Ghana in Eastern Ghana to find out! 500 merchants & 1,000 consumers are part of the study testing the best way to promote digital finance payment usage. Stay updated for more insights. 📸 Research team #digitalfinance #agentnetworks #digitalpayement peter quartey Francis Annan Zhe Liu, PhD Adadzewa Otoo SETH KOMLA NUTAKOR Daniel Osarfo Vicentia Quartey Victoria Griffith

One of the impactful projects ReFinD is funding is "Enhancing Connectivity for Agent Banking", a pilot study focused on leveraging satellite internet (STARLINK technology) to improve digital finance retail in rural Indonesia. This collaboration, involving Loughborough University, Nottingham Trent University, ISSERUG, and the Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, is a significant step towards boosting financial inclusion in remote communities. Congratulations to the team for this transformative initiative! Peter Quartey Emmanuel Amissah Simeon Coleman Dr. Victor Udeozor, FHEA Cep jandi Anwar Carlos Sakyi-Nyarko, PhD SETH KOMLA NUTAKOR Vicentia Quartey Adadzewa Otoo AH Ahmad

As we wrap up the week, let’s reflect on an incredible 2024—one filled with impactful milestones, thriving partnerships, and a shared commitment to innovation and financial inclusion. Together, we’ve brought transformative change to vulnerable communities across Africa and beyond. Here’s to scaling new heights in 2025! 🥂 🎥 Watch the video and relive our highlights from 2024 Adadzewa Otoo Vicentia Quartey SETH KOMLA NUTAKOR Francis Annan Peter Quartey

When academia and industry unite. Excited to share highlights from our strategic partnership with MobileMoney LTD, aimed at transforming mobile money agent networks and expanding financial access. Full story and details here https://bit.ly/3CbgsK6 #FinancialInclusion #ResearchImpact Peter Quartey Shaibu Haruna Paapa Osei Francis Annan Solomon Hayford Susan Yawson Adadzewa Otoo ISSERUG Vicentia Quartey University of Ghana MTN Ghana MTN

ReFinD has partnered with MTN Ghana's MobileMoney LTD to expand financial services to underserved and vulnerable communities. Check out the press release for more details! 👇 #agentnetworks #financialinclusion #mobilemoney