Today I purchased a newspaper for the first time in 5 years to read about the @CBKKenya plans to issue Kenya shillings backed Central Bank digital currency
ICYMI ⬇️
FCA said in 2017 that there was £2.2billion lent via HCSTC/Home Credit to 1.5m customers. Taking PFG's £600mill figure of market size now, then the read across from the 73% drop would equate to 1.1m fewer people accessing HCSTC/Home Credit today. They're not all doing without.
#GERD tensions rising: “I believe that it will take the international community to restrain a more aggressive response by Egypt and Sudan. The AU will not be able to stop a war between these nations which is why it is important that others become involved” https://t.co/0n9gYHLqMh
A fantastic piece on #Chad : Anger and uncertainty as slain president's son named interim leader - thanks to @_hudsonc and others for your insights. https://t.co/NpB2YWE4EU
"This is the golden age of black contemporary art.” Dolly Kola-Balogun, co-founder and creative director of Retro Africa, is planning shows in New York and London this year, and opening a new space in Miami in 2022.
https://t.co/MmPR477q7M
Africa is indispensable in the fight to reduce emissions and #Congo is a key actor. Here is why #DRC matters and what should President @fatshi13 do. https://t.co/ZVxCGTbYCz
Good piece by @helentbiz "reality is that its (CCD) effectively winding down: the division’s loanbook has shrunk to £118m, against target of £300m"
Big ask 2get at-scale alt/ for lower income h/holds whose credit needs won't go away.
https://t.co/4IA1JYJFSt via @financialtimes
We’re looking forward to our first ThinkIn on 14 April with @Frednze and @faiselr exploring what it takes to transform a lending business from branch-based to digital while continuing to sustainably serve those most excluded. Come join the conversation https://t.co/CNNbApTxoS
Winter will make the pandemic worse. Here’s what you need to know. https://t.co/5vXkImOPGh published 3 months ago it shows scientists/ public health specialists need to be given the more say in policy choices to manage the crisis.
Covid-19 immunity likely lasts for years https://t.co/kV169ngotC #recovery#COVID19 few signal that could tip 2021 into a strong and steady recovery #NotW
Great listening to this podcast for anyone interested in #DRC and the pivotal moment the country is going through. 🇨🇩 thanks @BrookingsGlobal @fatshi13 https://t.co/4Ggz1JfaKd
The European Consumer Payment Report 2020 paints a gloomy picture of financial wellbeing in Europe - but also highlights growing consumer interest in financial education. It always is during or after a crisis. It is an opportunity we can use.
https://t.co/gzwsPkQNBA
Incredible how James C Scott work is insightful and idea generative about “off grid” populations. And issues of legibility. Applied to #FinInclusion and #disruption
EVENT | RSVP for the 2020 Albert O. Hirschman Prize Award Ceremony & Lecture honoring James C. Scott (@Yale), with @the_IAS. On Dec 4, acclaimed scholar James Scott will deliver a virtual, public lecture on "In Praise of Floods." Register by Dec 1. https://t.co/OrZCRawlHX
Fascinating to see how the #Tech Superpower battle of #payments#data#e-commerce is being fought in #Africa. Opportunity to fast track the integration of the African consumer and SME into the global economy. Thanks Michael Kimani!