ReFinD partners with Ethiopian Economics Association to conduct scoping study on agent network ecosystem in Ethiopia

ReFinD partners with Ethiopian Economics ReFinD partners with Ethiopian Economics Association to conduct scoping study on agent ecosystem in Ethiopia Association to conduct scoping study on agent ecosystem in Ethiopia

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ReFinD is partnering with the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) on a scoping study to examine Ethiopia’s agent network and broader financial banking ecosystem. The study will explore key characteristics, market structures, stakeholders, challenges, and regulatory frameworks that define agent banking in the country. This in-depth analysis will lay the groundwork for future research and targeted interventions to enhance financial access for Ethiopia’s population. 

First ReFinD policy brief addresses E-Levy's Impact on Digital Financial Services in Ghana

ReFinD Issues First Policy Brief on E-Levy's Impact on Digital Financial Services in Ghana

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ReFinD is pleased to announce the release of its inaugural policy brief, addressing the crucial issues surrounding the impact of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) on digital financial services in Ghana. Titled "The Effect of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) on Retail Digital Financial Services in Ghana," this brief makes a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse on this timely subject. 

Deepening digital financial inclusion among women: A ReFinD Pilot Project

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Simon Bawakyillenuo, Associate Professor at ISSER, is the Principal Investigator of the project. The team also includes Dr. Michael Kodom, Prof. Peter Quartey, and Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako from ISSER and the University of Ghana Business School, respectively, as well as Dr. Andrew Agyei-Holmes from ISSER and Prof. Cynthia Akwei from Liverpool John Moores University.