ReFinD Executive Director Prof. Peter Quartey leads the December 3 inception workshop, bringing together new grantees to foster collaboration for advancing financial inclusion in LMICs
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A new study co-funded by ReFinD reveals that the randomised entry of mobile money vendors into Ghana’s local markets leads to significant improvements in firm conduct, service quality, and a decrease in price-cost markups, benefiting consumers. The research also provides evidence of within-market revenue reallocation, a 20% increase in revenues for non-financial goods and services, and overall growth in the service industry.
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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.
