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Remittance Access Initiative


The Remittance Access Initiative (RAI) programme is a two-year, regional initiative that supports sustainable development by transforming remittance ecosystems to enable remittance flows and improve financial inclusion in Africa. Find out more about the programme here.

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 migr [...]
Impact from the Remittance Access Initiative
KYC and CDD requirements can inhibit access to remittances for low-income, rura [...]
An assessment of customer due diligence and identity regulatory frameworks
Innovation opportunities for enhanced remittance access [...]
Lessons on improving remittance access in Africa
Learnings from the [...]
Delivering remittances at the last mile
The role of [...]
Enhancing risk assessment processes for improved remittance access
Early insights from IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances and Cenfri Our work with IFAD [...]
How to improve access to remittances
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Identity proofing for COVID-19 recovery
Guidance for regulators, financial service providers and market facilitators Globally, millio [...]
Digital identity and financial inclusion
How digitising customer due diligence can strengthen providers during COVID-19 and beyond For [...]