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MobileMoney Limited Holds Stakeholder Forum On Addressing Barriers To Digital Payment Adoption In Ghana
MobileMoney Limited (MTN MoMo), as part of activities to commemorate this year’s Mobile Money Month, has organized a stakeholder forum on the theme “Addressing the Barriers to Digital Payment Adoption in Ghana” in Accra.
Addressing participants at the forum, the Head of Products and Services at MobileMoney Limited Sylvia Otuo Acheampong, spoke about the progress made in the payments industry.
“We have made significant progress in technological advancement and digital adoption over the years, however, there is still more to be done. One of the important things for us as industry leaders is to lead conversations within the mobile financial services industry and digital payments sector to spur growth”, She said.
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For his part, Kwame Oppong, Head of Fintech and Innovation at Bank of Ghana, underscored the Central Bank’s role in spearheading digitization in the banking sector over the years.
He reiterated the Central Bank’s commitment to finding solutions for addressing barriers that impede digital payments adoption in Ghana as the country works towards building a cash-lite economy.
Archie Hesse, CEO of Ghana Interbank Payments, and Settlement System (GhIPPS) highlighted the strides Ghana has made over the years towards digital innovation and adoption. He commended MTN for organizing such an initiative and called for more collaboration and partnership among the stakeholders.
In his submission, Eric Kotey, CEO of Cellulant Ghana observed that Ghana had made significant strides in adopting digital payments solutions. He identified the barriers to adoption as fraud and limited accessibility.
He advised Mobile Network Operators to implement strict security measures, enhance the education and address smartphone penetration issues. He also admonished Fintech companies to create user friendly interface, offline products, undertake awareness campaigns, incentives, amongst others. ‘When all these are taken into consideration, it would drive adoption’, he concluded.
Winifred Kotin, CEO of Eagle Innovations, called for innovative, collaborative, and effective ways of designing effective educational strategies and executing them in a way that will meet the needs of the various categories of consumers to make progress. She said, “easy to relate tools and mediums to help the general public appreciate digital payments adoption, mass education, community-based education, interactive workshops and demos, role playing and storytelling, multi-sectorial approach to education, collaborations and partnerships, and other value-added services can help to boost digital payments adoption across the country.”
The forum brought together industry leaders and stakeholders within Ghana’s digital payment and fintech sector. The forum focused on Ghana’s payment sector, highlighting the barriers that continue to hinder digital payments adoption and how these may be addressed.
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Who Will Be The Next “Ultimate GameChanger”? Ahmed of Zorkle or Ibi of Olaniwun Ajayi?
As usual, the kitchen battle on this episode of Cooking with GameChangers is hot hot, but only one person will win the “Ultimate GameChanger” title!
In this episode, top lawyer, Ibi Ogunbiyi, of Olaniwun Ajayi LP and Ahmed Akinsemoyin, fashion entrepreneur/co-founder of Zorkle, compete for the Ultimate GameChanger title by making their unique versions of fried yam, akara and peppered sauce.
Explore the lives of these GameChangers as we get a glimpse into their daily lives, after which they get into the Cooking with GameChangers Kitchen to compete.
Our judges, M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Captain Toba, bring their A-game as always to ensure the best man wins. The amiable host, Daniel Etim-Effiong, is back making sure the kitchen stays delightful and everyone is well entertained.
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My work speaks for itself; I will gladly accept the Artist of the Year award – King Promise on his TGMA nomination
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