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First ReFinD policy brief addresses 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.
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