The "Digital Financial Services: Towards Financial Inclusion for Refugees" report by DAI offers a comprehensive analysis of how digital financial services (DFS) can improve financial inclusion for refugee populations. It delves into the unique financial challenges refugees face and explores how DFS—such as mobile money, digital payments, and banking solutions—can address these barriers. Through case studies and best practices, the report highlights successful implementations while examining the regulatory, infrastructural, and collaborative frameworks needed to scale DFS effectively.
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For valuable data and actionable insights on Digital Finance, please visit https://digitalfinance.shega.co/data-hub/dashboard #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬
The report, published in the International Journal of Economics and Finance, examines financial inclusion in Ethiopia by analyzing both demand- and supply-side data. It assesses access to and usage of financial services, identifies barriers to inclusion, and emphasizes the importance of expanding financial inclusion to drive economic growth, reduce poverty, and support development in Ethiopia. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders working to improve financial access and equity.
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The report, published in the International Journal of Economics and Finance, examines financial inclusion in Ethiopia by analyzing both demand- and supply-side data. It assesses access to and usage of financial services, identifies barriers to inclusion, and emphasizes the importance of expanding financial inclusion to drive economic growth, reduce poverty, and support development in Ethiopia. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders working to improve financial access and equity.
For valuable data and actionable insights on Digital Finance, please visit https://digitalfinance.shega.co/data-hub/dashboard #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
Ethiopian banks play a pivotal role in driving digital financial adoption, as highlighted in the recently published article, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, now available on the DFS Ethiopia Hub. The article outlines practical strategies for banks to improve digital uptake, offering insights for financial institutions, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
Read the full article here: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/articles/what-ethiopian-banks-can-do-to-increase-digital-financial-adoption. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
Read the full article here: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/articles/what-ethiopian-banks-can-do-to-increase-digital-financial-adoption. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
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Financial inclusion extends far beyond simply opening new accounts, as highlighted in the recently published article, "Financial Inclusion Goes Beyond Just Opening New Accounts," now available on the DFS Ethiopia Hub. The article examines the strategies and challenges of building inclusive financial systems, offering valuable insights for professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in the finance sector.
Read the full article here: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/articles/financial-inclusion-goes-beyond-just-opening-new-accounts. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
Read the full article here: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/articles/financial-inclusion-goes-beyond-just-opening-new-accounts. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
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DFS Ethiopia Hub is now powered by YOU! Share news, policies, and regulations to enrich our collective understanding of the digital finance ecosystem. Your contributions help build a more informed community! We also value your feedback—use our "Complaints & Suggestions" feature to share your thoughts and help us improve the platform.
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For valuable data and actionable insights on Digital Finance, please visit https://digitalfinance.shega.co/ #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
Explore a curated collection of insightful infographics, originally published by DFS Hub Ethiopia, available in the Infographics section. These expertly designed resources provide data-driven insights into key topics shaping the digital finance landscape.
Visit the "Insights" section to get access to DFS Ethiopia Hub Original infographics https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
Visit the "Insights" section to get access to DFS Ethiopia Hub Original infographics https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚!
Join us on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 , 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025, at 𝟖:𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐀𝐓 on 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐌 𝟗𝟖.𝟏 as we explore The Role of AI in Upskilling Teachers and Enhancing EdTech Adoption. Featuring panelists Tewelde Zemichael (EdTech and Fintech Researcher, CEO and Founder of Geez Education and Training PLC), Milkias Tesfaye (EdTech Program Lead at Edify Ethiopia), and Elias Gudeta (ICT Specialist and Assistance Manager at Destiny), moderated by Rediet Meshesha (Host of Cybergna), this edition. Don’t miss this critical conversation on advancing education in Ethiopia!
Join us on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 , 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025, at 𝟖:𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐀𝐓 on 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐌 𝟗𝟖.𝟏 as we explore The Role of AI in Upskilling Teachers and Enhancing EdTech Adoption. Featuring panelists Tewelde Zemichael (EdTech and Fintech Researcher, CEO and Founder of Geez Education and Training PLC), Milkias Tesfaye (EdTech Program Lead at Edify Ethiopia), and Elias Gudeta (ICT Specialist and Assistance Manager at Destiny), moderated by Rediet Meshesha (Host of Cybergna), this edition. Don’t miss this critical conversation on advancing education in Ethiopia!
𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭!
Take a look at the DFS Ethiopia Hub Original infographic, which outlines key aspects of the digital financial services landscape in Ethiopia. From enabling environments to crowdfunding platforms, it highlights important elements shaping the ecosystem. A useful resource for those interested in DFS developments in the region.
Visit the "Insights" section to get access to DFS Ethiopia Hub Original infographics https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
Take a look at the DFS Ethiopia Hub Original infographic, which outlines key aspects of the digital financial services landscape in Ethiopia. From enabling environments to crowdfunding platforms, it highlights important elements shaping the ecosystem. A useful resource for those interested in DFS developments in the region.
Visit the "Insights" section to get access to DFS Ethiopia Hub Original infographics https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights. #DigitalFinance #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Ethiopia
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, delivered in partnership with 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 , has now concluded. The program brought together participants from Shega’s Media, Insight, and Advisory Team, along with professionals from other organizations, focusing on building skills in strategic communication and writing.
Thank you to Melela Partners for their collaboration and to all participants for their engagement. The skills developed during this program will contribute to stronger communication and strategic thinking in their respective roles
Thank you to Melela Partners for their collaboration and to all participants for their engagement. The skills developed during this program will contribute to stronger communication and strategic thinking in their respective roles
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𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢 and 𝐀𝐋𝐗 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 brought together over 100 of Ethiopia’s leading founders, investors, and operators for an evening of networking and insightful discussions. Shega was honored to participate, with our 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐲𝐞, joining 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐧 (CEO, Kacha) on a panel titled “Why Ethiopia? Why now?”
The discussion explored Ethiopia’s growing startup ecosystem, emerging investment opportunities, and key challenges across sectors like fintech, media, and infrastructure. The consensus was clear: Ethiopia presents a unique opportunity for innovation and growth.
Thank you to Tech Safari and ALX Ethiopia for organizing this impactful event and to all who attended and contributed to the dialogue.
The discussion explored Ethiopia’s growing startup ecosystem, emerging investment opportunities, and key challenges across sectors like fintech, media, and infrastructure. The consensus was clear: Ethiopia presents a unique opportunity for innovation and growth.
Thank you to Tech Safari and ALX Ethiopia for organizing this impactful event and to all who attended and contributed to the dialogue.
Shega participated in the 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 in Addis Ababa, focusing on "𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. " Our COO, 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚, joined a panel discussion on 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 . He highlighted that while Africa currently accounts for only 𝟐.𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, its potential is immense.
Melka emphasized the critical role of open data partnerships in enhancing data collection, processing, analysis, and monetization. He also noted that despite the growing number of AI applications across Africa, limited funding for AI startups is resulting in underutilized talent.
Additionally, our COO underscored the importance of developing new skills, such as prompt engineering and domain-specific knowledge across various sectors, to ensure AI significantly boosts Africa's GDP. #DigitalTransformation #AIStrategies
Melka emphasized the critical role of open data partnerships in enhancing data collection, processing, analysis, and monetization. He also noted that despite the growing number of AI applications across Africa, limited funding for AI startups is resulting in underutilized talent.
Additionally, our COO underscored the importance of developing new skills, such as prompt engineering and domain-specific knowledge across various sectors, to ensure AI significantly boosts Africa's GDP. #DigitalTransformation #AIStrategies
𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭!
Access to non-collateralized financing in Ethiopia has long been a challenge, particularly for small borrowers. However, digital financing platforms have emerged in recent years to address this challenge.
Visit DFS Ethiopia Hub Ethiopia to download the High-resolution Visual: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/infographics
#DigitalFinance #DFS #Digitaltransaction #Digitalpayments #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Fintech #Ethiopia #DigitalFinancing #DigitalLending #NonCollateralized
Access to non-collateralized financing in Ethiopia has long been a challenge, particularly for small borrowers. However, digital financing platforms have emerged in recent years to address this challenge.
Visit DFS Ethiopia Hub Ethiopia to download the High-resolution Visual: https://digitalfinance.shega.co/insights/infographics
#DigitalFinance #DFS #Digitaltransaction #Digitalpayments #AKOFADA #FinancialInclusion #Fintech #Ethiopia #DigitalFinancing #DigitalLending #NonCollateralized
This week, we are in Kigali, Rwanda, participating in the Mastercard Foundation’s Inclusion Planning and Mainstreaming Workshop for the Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning partners from February 25-27, 2025.
The workshop focused on strategies for integrating inclusion into digital learning, covering key topics such as Young Women-Centered Design (YWCD), inclusion of persons with disabilities and refugees, safeguarding, and government engagement.
Shega engaged with fellow partners from other countries to explore practical ways to enhance inclusivity in its EdTech Mondays Radio Show. We remain committed to fostering equal opportunities in education and supporting innovation in EdTech.
#Incusion #Mastercardfoundation #Shega #Ethiopia
The workshop focused on strategies for integrating inclusion into digital learning, covering key topics such as Young Women-Centered Design (YWCD), inclusion of persons with disabilities and refugees, safeguarding, and government engagement.
Shega engaged with fellow partners from other countries to explore practical ways to enhance inclusivity in its EdTech Mondays Radio Show. We remain committed to fostering equal opportunities in education and supporting innovation in EdTech.
#Incusion #Mastercardfoundation #Shega #Ethiopia