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Household Risk Management and The Demand for Microinsurance in Ethiopia

A publication by the World Bank reveals that households in Ethiopia struggle to cope with financial shocks, which leaves an unmet need for various insurance services. Insurers are encouraged to find a cost-efficient approach to address the unfulfilled insurable risks. Furthermore, it is advantageous to categorize the market by gender and ...

Improving the Rural Reach of DFS Through CICO Networks 

Cash-In/Cash-Out (CICO) service points allow customers to convert their e-money into cash or vice versa and facilitate digital financial services (DFS) uptake and use in developing markets. They also serve as a gateway to understanding customers’ needs, motivating investments to build more and better financial products that digitize ...

African Transport System Digitalization: Opportunities and Challenges

A report by GSMA has highlighted the challenges facing urban transport systems in African cities and the role of digital innovation in addressing these issues. 

Addressing MSME Digitalization Challenges in the AfCFTA Era

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has published a comprehensive report exploring digitalization strategies to empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in intra-African trade, allowing them to strategically position themselves within regional and global value chains under the Africa Continental ...

Harnessing Digital Technology to Create “Good Jobs”

Africa's working-age population is projected to triple by 2100, reaching over 2.5 billion. Addressing the need for "sustainable employment" - stable income and growth opportunities without the constant risk of poverty - is crucial. The World Bank's report, "Digital Africa: Technological Transformation for Jobs," provides an in-depth ...

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