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The potential of digital platforms as distributors and enablers of financial services in Africa
The past decade has seen the emergence of digital platforms, which connect buyers and sellers of goods and services and allow them to seamlessly [...]
From financial inclusion to inclusive finance
The power of frameworks to catalyse change In this age of information, we increasingly rely on data to inform our decisions. But it is not just [...]
Identifying and analysing the most vulnerable female segments under COVID-19
How can we strengthen female resilience in a COVID-19 context?  The COVID-19 pandemic and related measures are affecting women’s lives [...]
Digital app services in sub-Saharan Africa sees promising start
Expanded smartphone access in Africa underpins evolving consumer behaviour. Smartphone uptake in Africa is growing rapidly. GSMA reported that [...]
Evolving insurance supervisory mandates in sub-Saharan Africa – implications for data practices
The Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii) recently published the report, "Evolving insurance supervisory mandates in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) – [...]
Researching outside the box
The benefits and challenges of systems practice for engaged ecosystem research At the beginning of this year, Cenfri set out to understand [...]
Can Africa really ‘build back better’?
How financial inclusion must evolve to enable a COVID-19 recovery Sub-Saharan Africa has long been one of the financial inclusion sector’s top [...]
Moving to a post-COVID-19 world
Which factors will shape the future of sub-Saharan African economies? According to the World Economic Forum, three emerging mega trends will shape [...]
How do we develop work-ready youth in a digital age?
Although Kevin has a master’s degree in science and had been teaching ICT to secondary school students in Kenya for over 25 years, he scored just [...]
FinTecHub and Cenfri: partnership announcement
FinTecHub and Cenfri are pleased to announce the signing of their new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU underlines the shared interest of [...]