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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, ...

Complexities of Tech Accessibility and Affordability will Derail Digitalization

The digital divide in Ethiopia is becoming increasingly pronounced, with only approximately 30.1 million people (25% of the population) having internet access at the end of 2022, compared to the global average of 67%. While this disparity in of itself signifies ...

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. 

Discussing Ethiopia’s Burgeoning Gig Economy with the co-founder of GoodayOn

The concept of gig work has been around for centuries but has seen a resurgence in recent years due to economic changes, technological advancements, changing nature of jobs and the desire for greater work flexibility. The internet has enabled the growth of global ...

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 ...

Ethiopia’s Banking Sector Grapples With Historic Liquidity Crisis

Private banks in Ethiopia are now facing severe liquidity and credit management challenges. The NBE stated that poor cash management is the root cause of the liquidity problem, which has led most banks to rely on short-term loans from the central bank via a ...

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