Banks and MFIs have long bypassed women nano-entrepreneurs as too expensive to serve profitably. But by meeting these women inside their trusted savings groups with digital tools, financial institutions are unlocking viable models to reach segments that traditional lending has missed.

The agreement outlines collaboration in the AI cloud market and expanded support for financial services.

While mobile money usage has skyrocketed in Nigeria, barriers remain around education, identity and digital access. If these obstacles are overcome, mobile money can become a true catalyst for opportunity and resilience.

The research shows that digital payment platforms, mobile wallets, micro-lending applications, and Unified Payments Interface services have become the primary entry points into formal finance for many first-time users.

As part of a new partnership with REWU, Bank of Kigali is joining the 2025 celebrations not only as a sponsor, but as a long-term financial partner dedicated to improving access to financial services, expanding digital inclusion, and empowering mining workers across the country.

The agreement will see the bank migrate its legacy systems to BPC’s next-generation SmartVista platform, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital payments and strengthening financial inclusion across Bangladesh.

Over the past decade, the region has undergone a profound transformation in how people and businesses transact. What types of policies have brought about this dramatic growth of digital payments?

This white paper examines the perceptions, expectations and lived experiences of women-led small and micro businesses regarding privacy and security in digital financial services. 

This mixed-methods study examines how fintech is narrowing the financial gap for unbanked people in India using quantitative econometric analysis and qualitative case study assessments.

This publication presents the 2025 SDG Digital Finance Ecosystem assessment for Jordan, analyzing how digital finance contributes to financial inclusion, inclusive growth and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.