Aug
28
2024
Centre of Excellence
The Effect of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) on Retail Digital Financial Services in Ghana
Festus E. TURKSON, Peter QUARTEY, Agyapomaa GYEKE-DAKO, Priscilla Twumasi BAFFUOR, Emmanuel ADU-DANSO, Emmanuel ABBEY
Abstract
Jul
12
2024
ReFinD Executive Director champions data harmonization at inaugural Financial Inclusion Conference
Prof. Peter Quartey, Executive Director of ReFinD and Director of ISSER, made a compelling case for harmonizing financial inclusion data at Ghana's first Financial Inclusion Conference. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Finance on June 26-27, 2024, focused on "Accelerating Financial Inclusion in a Digital Era."
Jul
10
2024
Bridging Financial Gaps: The Role of Agent Networks in Inclusive Finance
Image: Mobile money agent with neighbor, Indonesia. Credit: Yunaidi Joepoet / Arete / World Bank
In the global push for financial inclusion, agent networks have emerged as a game-changer. Powered by Digital Financial Services (DFS), agency banking is overcoming the limitations of traditional “brick and mortar” banks to reach last-mile communities.
Jun
14
2024
ReFinD RFP3 closes with record participation from Asia
New Delhi, April 2024: Executive Director Prof. Peter Quartey and ReFinD team members pose for a group photo with the Inclusion Economics India Centre (IEIC) team ahead of a networking session with research institutions, organized as part of RFP3 stakeholder engagement activities.
May
02
2024
ReFinD-IEIC webinar discusses strategies for improving agent services in India's last mile communities
Caption: Traditional Indian woman with phone - Credit: Freepik
Apr
30
2024
ReFinD’s New Delhi networking session drives collaboration across Asia
The ReFinD Research Initiative convened a networking session in India, aimed at fostering collaboration between ReFinD and research communities across Asia. Held in partnership with the Inclusion Economics India Centre (IEIC), the event also aimed to promote and solicit applications for the third request for proposals (ReFinD RFP3).