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Can access to smartphones bridge the digital divide in sub-Saharan Africa?
Mobile phones are a useful tool to fight poverty and increase household income and consumption. Sub-Saharan Africa faces multiple barriers to the uptake and usage of mobile phones, such as affordability and lack of awareness of mobile internet, digital literacy, and digital capability. Read our blog to understand how agents can assist poor communities in shifting to internet and app usage through mentoring and assistance.
Nov 7, 2022
Speculating on the future of financial inclusion: predictions, solutions (and warnings) for the next 20 years
This blog examines whether we will really realize the full potential of the digital revolution. It asks: Who will have access to technology? And what are the technological and psychological barriers inhibiting the uptake and use of “digital”?
Apr 29, 2019
Smart Meters to Enhance Access to Water Services in Rural Africa
Also known as intelligent or multi-functional water meters, smart meters can measure water levels, leakages, and water quality.
May 29, 2018
Helix FI2020 Webinar – Digital Financial Services: Opportunities for MFIs
What Strategies Can MFIs Use to Successfully Engage in DFS?
Nov 5, 2015
Mobile Phone-Based E-Banking: The Customer Value Proposition
The note highlights the reasons as to why should low income segment prefer technology—if it is secure, convenient, low cost, accessible/liquid and easy to transfer.
Mar 3, 2006
Graham Wright, David Cracknell, Nick Hughes and Brian Richardson