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Publication Jul 2025

Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University of Maradi in Niger, Launches Its Digitalization Process

This case study outlines the steps and lessons learned from this digitalization of payments. It is a useful case study for stakeholders in West Africa considering a similar digital transformation.

Publication Jul 2025

Digitalizing Payments at the University: Instructions for Use

This user guide is designed as a resource for stakeholders involved in the digital transformation of universities.

Publication Jul 2025

I-Futur, the Fintech That Is Redefining Digital Payment in Niger

This case study explores the partnership between UNCDF and Niger-based fintech I-Futur, highlighting the development of iPayMoney, a digital payment aggregation platform that connects and integrates services from all mobile money and digital payment providers across the country.

Publication Apr 2025

Small Firms, Big Impact: Digitization, Financial Services, and Climate Resilience in Five Emerging Markets

This report presents findings on a survey of over 20,000 MSEs with over 4,000 interviews conducted, revealing opportunities for growth and greater efficiencies with use of digital products and services.

Publication Feb 2025

Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: NGX Regulation Limited Case Study

This case study explores EquipHER initiative’s transformative impact, the challenges faced, and the pathway to greater women’s economic participation.

Publication Dec 2023

Feasibility Study on Climate Risk Insurance in Niger

This study examines the growing impact of climate induced disaster on the agriculture sector in Niger and explores financial gaps that could feasibly be filled through climate risk insurance solutions.

Publication Dec 2023

Solidarity in Saving: Listening to Women's Needs During Crises

Based on 3,822 (majority women) VSLA member interviews, this brief represents quantitative data from Burundi, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Mali, Niger, and Vietnam.

News

ADA to Promote Financial Inclusion in Niger via Improved Product Design, Supervision, Funding Framework

The initiative is part of a larger LuxDev effort in Niger that has a total budget of EUR 145 million (USD 156 million).

Blog

How Can We Improve Education with DFS+?

Proposing digital payment solutions to help keep teachers in classrooms in Niger

Publication Sep 2016

Market System Assessment of Digital Financial Services in WAEMU

Understanding the e-money market in West Africa in the context of new Central Bank guidelines