Successful start to IDECT Engagement in Uganda! Stakeholders from the Ministry of ICT, of Finance, the regulator, Central Bank, & local government joined us for:
-An introduction to IDECT
-Presentation of pre-engagement findings & stakeholder mapping
-Lively discussions on #digitalpayments & #ecommerce
On the second day of the engagement visit in Uganda, discussions with private sector players focused on understanding Uganda's digital payment and e-commerce ecosystem, including its challenges and progress.
#SmartAfrica#IDECT#DigitalTrade#ECommerce#DigitalPayments#Uganda
Watch this video to hear insights from participants in yesterday’s engagement with Uganda’s private sector on the country’s digital payment and e-commerce ecosystem.
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Retrouvez à travers cette vidéo les points de vue des participants suite à la réunion d'hier avec le secteur privé ougandais sur les paiements numériques et l'écosystème du commerce électronique du pays.
#SmartAfrica #IDECT #DigitalTrade #ECommerce #DigitalPayments #Uganda
On the third day of the IDECT country engagement in Uganda, the Smart Africa delegation visited fintech and payment service providers, engaging in discussions on digital payment solutions, with a focus on cross-border transactions.
#SmartAfrica#IDECT#DigitalTrade#ECommerce #DigitalPayments #Uganda
As they concluded their engagement visit to Uganda, @RealSmartAfrica delegation met with @NIRA_Ug to understand the KYC process and regulations toward #digitalpayments transactions while ensuring secure and trustworthy transactions between citizens and service providers.
“A Smart Africa, nous considérons les paiements numériques et le commerce électronique comme des catalyseurs puissants capables de transformer l’Afrique en un continent où les frontières ne sont plus des obstacles, où l’innovation favorise l’inclusion, et où le commerce devient un pont vers une prospérité partagée. IDECT incarne cette vision – une initiative collaborative soutenue par des partenaires de confiance pour aider les pays africains à surmonter les défis, stimuler l’innovation et intégrer leurs marchés de manière harmonieuse” a déclaré le Président Lacina Koné lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture de l'atelier IDECT en marge des #ATDA2024 ce matin à Abidjan
[TOP STORY] Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, plans to create a mineral assets conglomerate to attract private capital and boost domestic revenue. The Minister says Reforms to pension, insurance, and capital markets will also unlock financing for key projects, amidst declining external financing and increasing domestic borrowing.
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Henry, a Zimbabwean fan, enjoying the Sables' performance against Algeria 🇩🇿
If you want to learn some Shona, you better watch this one
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Congratulations to the trailblazing Sables, for qualifying for the Africa Rugby Cup final! Your hard work, dedication and teamwork have paid off. Continue to push boundaries and aim for victory in the final on Sunday. Go Sables!
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African Ministers Adopt Landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy, African Digital Compact to drive Africa’s Development and Inclusive Growth. #Agenda2063
Read more here: https://t.co/HkOXq7zR7A
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Exciting news!
The @WorldBank partners with @RealSmartAfrica to expand the Smart Africa Digital Academy across the region. With a $20 million grant over 5 years, we're advancing #digital integration in Western Africa.🌍
Learn more: https://t.co/4eUDASzDLj @SADASmartAfrica
Join us February 28 as we explore the next BIG topic of our times - Healthcare and Digital Identity.
Follow the experts as they examine the synergies that exist between the two and opportunities for both.
Register today: https://t.co/IH2jmT0t7e
🗓️Feb 28 @ 14:30CET/ 13:30GMT
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ERA has conducted a consultative engagement with Licensees to receive feedback and input on the ongoing development of the Business Continuity Management Guidelines for the Electricity Supply Industry. @uetcl@UEDCLTD@UegclOfficial@kis_ltd#KIL#FrontierEnergy