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With leaders advocating for digital identity programs, mobile money interoperability, and innovative fintech solutions, the 3i Summit has set the stage for collaborative efforts to drive financial inclusion and economic growth across Africa.
"First is the need for a digital identity for all citizens, and second, a mobile money interoperability allowing banks and mobile money accounts to move funds freely back to back." The summit has highlighted Ghana's achievements in fostering a vibrant fintech ecosystem and recognized efforts by regulatory bodies, such as the Bank of Ghana, in establishing conducive regulatory frameworks for fintech innovation.
The 3-day 3i Africa Summit has gathered key stakeholders from across the continent, including heads of state, central bank governors, and executives from fintech companies and financial institutions.
Addressing attendees, Dr Bawumia highlighted the critical role of digital technologies in Africa's journey toward financial inclusion, citing Ghana's remarkable progress in the past seven years.
These initiatives, he noted, have revolutionized public service delivery and expanded financial inclusion, with approximately 17 million citizens possessing digital IDs..
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