Pleased to share some insights from Prof. Peter Quartey at our recent webinar on "Innovating to Include - Expanding Financial Inclusion Through Agent Network Development." Stay tuned as we unveil more valuable insights from our esteemed panelists throughout the week! 💬

We're happy to welcome Zhe Liu, UC Berkeley postdoc fellow with ReFinD, currently in GH to conduct fieldwork on digital finance inclusion. Her research is on the impact of digital payment technologies on small retailers. Akwaaba, Zhe! Do have a happy and productive time in #GH!

The #ReFinDrfp2024 closes in 7 days. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive funding ranging from $5K - $450K. Visit refind-isser.ug.edu.gh on how to apply. Peter Quartey David S. Ameyaw

With only 2 days to go for #ReFinDRFP2024, the time to finalise and submit your application is now!  Grants categories include proposal development, pilot projects, natural experiments, extensions, and green field evaluations. Read more refind-isser.ug.edu.gh

📢 Good news! The deadline for the #ReFinDRFP2024 has been extended to May 31, 2024! This gives you additional opportunity to finalise and put in your applications. For more details and to apply, click here: refind-isser.ug.edu.gh Innovations for Poverty Action Inclusion Economics India Centre Peter Quartey

📢Last week, we welcomed Prof. Olayinka David-West an esteemed collaborator on ReFinD, to our office. She was warmly received by Prof. Peter Quartey (Peter Quartey). We discussed strategies to enhance research impact on financial inclusion and potential collaboration avenues.

🚀 Only 7 Days to Go! 🚀 We're counting down the days to the deadline! Get ready to submit your #ReFinDRFP2024. Deadline: May 31, 2024 @ 11:59PM GMT Visit refind-isser.ug.edu.gh on how to apply.

Two days left until the deadline. If you haven't submitted your proposal yet, now's the time to buckle down and make it happen. #agentnetworks #agentbanking #financialinclusion

Last chance alert! Our RFP3 closes today at 11:59pm GMT! Thank you to everyone who has contributed their ideas and expertise. We're excited about the potential impact of the proposals we've received. Stay tuned for more updates. Peter Quartey Innovations for Poverty Action Inclusion Economics India Centre

Grateful for the overwhelming response to our 3rd RFP3, and thrilled to see increased participation from #Asia, with applications received across all 5 grant categories. Thanks to all applicants for your interest and contributions! Read more bit.ly/3Rty6Nz

"Did you know Ghana has over 600,000 mobile money agents, yet cash still dominates? Read our latest blog post to discover how "human ATMs" are changing the game and promoting transparency to create a more functional mobile money ecosystem. 👉 Read more lnkd.in/d2_JQJap

🚀New Blog Alert! #Agentnetworks are revolutionizing #financialinclusion by leveraging DFS. In LMICs, where banks are scarce, #agencybanking is making a huge impact. Explore how these facilitate P2P payments, bill payments, n drive economic digitization. bit.ly/3XXrzyB

Our Project Director, Adadzewa.otoo, joined a panel discussion on the gender dimensions of digital technology adoption at Gender and Growth Gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa Confab, jointly hosted by African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), EGC, and Inclusion Economics Yale University at the Labadi Beach Hotel. Peter Quartey

ReFinD partnered at the Ministry of Finance, Ghana's maiden Financial Inclusion Conference, where Professor Peter Quartey presented on harmonising financial inclusion data for evidence-led policy, and Adadzewa.otoo led a discussion on same. Learn more bit.ly/3VZfA University of Ghana Inst. of Statistical, Social & Economic Research

We're excited to share our latest newsletter, highlighting our achievements in Q2 2024! Read on lnkd.in/gSmeNe_E Adadzewa.otoo Peter Quartey David S. Ameyaw Vicentia Quartey University of Ghana Inst. of Statistical, Social & Economic Research

Last week, we were thrilled to co-host an exhibition with Inst. of Statistical, Social & Economic Research at the 7th #E2A2024. The 3-day exhibition proved highly productive, attracting researchers from various African countries. A major highlight was the visit and interaction with Ghana's Minister at Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Inn.

Excited to have our first policy brief is out! 📊 We dive into how Ghana’s E-levy has impacted digital financial services, from an initial drop in mobile money transactions to a gradual rebound. Read the full brief for more insights! bit.ly/3X1AZao Peter Quartey

Digital financial services (DFS) are transforming financial inclusion in #Ghana, empowering informal female entrepreneurs in Ga Central. Read about their challenges and the impact of DFS in our latest blog post. refind-isser.ug.edu.gh/node/166 Photo:Freepik.com

Ghana's #ELevy sparked debate on #DigitalFinancialServices. Though mobile money usage initially dipped, strategic adjustments have fueled a recovery. Learn how #MobileMoneyAgents are adapting in our latest policy brief: ➡️ bit.ly/3X1AZao Photo: B&FT Online

#Mobilemoney is a lifeline for informal female entrepreneurs in Ghana! Our recent study shows how Digital Financial Technologies (DFT) are transforming the way women in Ga Central access and manage their finances. Discover the benefits and challenges. bit.ly/4gkhBhE