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‘CheGebeya’: An Innovative Digital Supply Chain Financing Initiative for MSMEs in Ethiopia

’Chegebeya’ translated as ’Che Market’ aims to revolutionize the financial ecosystem for Micro, Small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ethiopia by modernizing the supply chain of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.

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EDOTCO Partners With MDEC and Boost to Drive Malaysia’s Digital Economy and Financial Inclusion

These collaborations aim to accelerate Malaysia’s digital economy through next-generation infrastructure and financial inclusion initiatives, marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital transformation journey.

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Launching a Project for Innovative Agent Network Solutions in Ethiopia

UNCDF launches the Cash-in/Cash-Out (CICO) project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together key stakeholders from Ethiopia's banking sector, MNOs, Fintechs, MFIs, development agencies and other digital financial services ecosystem players.

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Futu Holdings Enters Malaysia With Investment Platform, Introducing Financial Inclusion Solutions

Futu Holdings Limited announces its expansion into Malaysia with its super investment platform, moomoo, introducing a comprehensive suite of tech-driven offerings to promote financial inclusion.

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UNCDF Partners With Google to Accelerate the Growth and Resilience of Ethiopia's MSMEs Through Digitalization

Through a strategic partnership, UNCDF and Google aim to digitize micro, small and medium enterprises in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region by providing technical assistance, training, and business advisory support.

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Ethiopia Sees Jump in Mobile Payments Despite COVID-19

COVID-19 has created many disruptions in Ethiopia this year, impacting both merchants and consumers.

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High Cost, Waiting Time Associated With Remittances Big Concern Among Malaysians, Survey Shows

These findings were from a survey to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the remittance habits of those living in Malaysia.

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Ethiopia Allows Local Banks To Borrow From Foreign Banks

The decision of the National Bank of Ethiopia followed the chronic foreign currency shortage the country has been facing for many years.

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United Nations Federal Credit Union Partners With Thunes for Mobile Money Transfers

The collaboration enables UNFCU members to transfer money to mobile wallets in select countries in local currencies.

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Malaysia: Financing Micro-Enterprises During a Crisis

The P2P operator provides shariah-compliant and conventional financing from RM1,000 to RM50,000 ( about $233.69 to $1168.43) to microenterprises.