UN advocate lauds financial inclusion in the Philippines through digital ID
Financial inclusion is a critical objective for nations seeking to enhance economic development and resilience, particularly in regions where large…
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Mastercard aims to deliver digital identity, access for 100M in Africa
Mastercard is doubling down on spreading its Community Pass, a digital platform that holds a digital ID and wallet in…
Philippines digital ID proving vital for social protection
The Philippines national digital ID (PhilID) is fulfilling its social protection function as over one million poor citizens were recently…
African nations and fintechs urged to boost digital ID, DPI for economic gain
Representatives of Africa’s fintech sector heard about the importance of digital identity, and digital public infrastructure more generally, to the…
Prime Minister says Vietnam’s banking sector is ready for digital transformation
In an event hosted by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in Hà Nội, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính outlines…
India introducing more stringent KYC rules for financial industry
India’s financial sector is beefing up its Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols under pressure from regulators. Financial institutions aim to…
Pakistan’s NFIS initiative leverages digital identity for financial inclusion
Significant headway has been made in making digital financial services available to Pakistanis, with 60 percent of adults now benefiting…
The role of biometric mobile banking in improving financial inclusion in Pakistan
Pakistan has experienced an extraordinary shift in its digital payments landscape in recent years, with mobile banking being the major…
New moves to spur financial inclusion in Central, East Africa
Two events – a workshop in Central Africa and a partnership deal in East Africa – recently happened with the…
World Bank evaluates Pakistan’s digital income support program
In Pakistan’s continuous battle against socio-economic problems, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has become a key instrument committed to…
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