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Public-private sector dialogue advancing financial inclusion through digital financial services in Russia

Posted on March 10, 2015 by jvowens

Originally posted on Alliance for Financial Inclusion Blogs:
Mikhail Mamuta and John Owens AFI and the Central Bank of Russia workshop “Digital Financial Services: Promoting Financial Inclusion” panel is pictured in Moscow in October 2014. Learning from legislative and regulatory…

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How to manage all your financial affairs from a $20 mobile phone

Posted on June 21, 2014 by jvowens

The following article was written by Leo Mirani from Quartz digital magazine.  “I feel like a caveman who’s just been handed a Bic lighter,” reported Charles Graeber, a writer for Bloomberg Businessweek who recently went to Nairobi to check out M-Pesa, Kenya’s … Continue reading →

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Moving from Mobile Money to Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jvowens

In this webinar put on by Making Cents and Chemonics International, I shared updates on the growing shift from mobile money to broader digital financial services to promote financial inclusion. These broader services include greater integration and convergence of electronic funds … Continue reading →

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Lesson #4: Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion: Convenience & Access

Posted on May 16, 2013 by jvowens

This blog post is the fourth in a ten part series of articles covering the 10 Lessons Learned about Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion. When you are dealing with people’s funds, having rapid, reliable, and convenient access to … Continue reading →

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Lesson #3: Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion: Focus on Building Trust

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jvowens

This blog post is the third in a ten part series of articles covering the 10 Lessons Learned about Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion. When providing any financial service, especially one built on a technology platform, trust is essential.  … Continue reading →

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Lesson #1 Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion: Develop a Road Map

Posted on March 28, 2013 by jvowens

This is the first in a ten-part series covering the 10 Lessons Learned about Using Mobile Money to Promote Financial Inclusion. The idea for these series of blog articles came during the recent 6th Mobile Commerce Summit Asia. What surprised … Continue reading →

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Best Blogs & Websites on Mobile Money in the Developing World

Posted on September 10, 2012 by jvowens

I am often asked to provide links to blogs and websites on mobile money in the developing world.  Many people interested in this field want to learn about what is happening across the world to better understand best practices and the … Continue reading →

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