How mobile money can lead a fintech revolution in Africa

Mobile money accounts for 10% of GDP in transactions in the region. Image: THOMAS MUKOYA/REUTERS/NEWSCOM
Amadou N. R. Sy
Advisor in the African Department, IMF

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