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Remittances, a vital contributor to the SDGs
Remittances are a valuable lifeline for Africans, with over USD 100 billion flowing into the continent annually from a migrant workforce of 40 [...]
Time for a bold move? The case for renewed zero-rating of low-value mobile money fees in Rwanda
Rwanda must be cashless by 2024 – that’s the bold target set in the National Payment System Strategy 2018-2024. This policy has strong [...]
Catalysing the use of data and digital technology for tourism in Ghana
Ghana's tourism industry presents an exciting landscape for growth, offering significant potential for youth employment and entrepreneurship. [...]
Utilising data to boost Rwanda’s tourism industry
In today's tech-driven world, data has become the compass guiding industries toward innovation and growth. Rwanda's tourism sector stands poised for [...]
Reaping the dollar benefits but bearing the costs of cash: Rwanda-DRC informal cross-border trade
Almost half of Sub-Saharan Africa’s trade every year – USD 362 billion of merchandise trade – settles in US dollars, despite the US accounting [...]
Developing capacity to boost data-driven decision-making in Rwanda
In recent years, Rwanda has embarked on a transformative journey towards digitalisation to fuel economic growth and innovation. The Rwanda Economy [...]
Beyond guesswork: A data-driven path to better public-bus-system planning in Kigali
Data-driven decision-making is becoming increasingly important in Rwanda. Very large datasets are generated in real-time across the economy: each [...]
Digitisation contributes to improved remittance access and a better customer experience
The Remittance Access Initiative (RAI) is a programme set up through a partnership between IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances (FFR) and [...]
5 lessons for designing fit-for-purpose health microinsurance
Gakere is a 49-year-old mechanic from Nairobi, and like 77% of adults in Kenya, he does not have National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) or private [...]
Insurance regulation and innovation: An assessment of 8 African insurance markets
To support regulatory authorities in sub-Saharan Africa in promoting inclusive insurance market development, there is a need to strike a balance [...]