{"id":243748,"date":"2024-11-01T11:07:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T11:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/01\/ghana-fintech-and-payments-association-to-expand-access-to-digital-financial-services\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T11:07:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T11:07:23","slug":"ghana-fintech-and-payments-association-to-expand-access-to-digital-financial-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/01\/ghana-fintech-and-payments-association-to-expand-access-to-digital-financial-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Fintech and Payments Association to expand access to digital financial services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ghana Fintech and Payment Association is taking significant steps to expand access to digital financial services in the northern and middle parts of the country in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Association believes this initiative will promote inclusive access, noting that a larger portion of users in the southern sector currently rely on digital financial services.<\/p>\n<p>During a media briefing following the launch of the fourth Ghana Fintech Awards and Dinner Night held on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Accra, the Association\u2019s President, Martin Awagah, announced plans for a series of roadshows aimed at raising awareness among potential users in rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of digital financial services products have been developed, and the majority of them are being used within the southern belt of Ghana. So, more opportunities need to be exploited within the northern and middle belts of Ghana. Now, there\u2019s the need to also take education to them. That\u2019s one of the things that we are working with other stakeholders to make sure going forward next year and the years beyond, we take some of these activities and events not just within Accra, but expand the reach. So we are considering even having a fintech roadshow that would take us from the southern belt to the northern belt so that we can engage, \u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Ghana Fintech Awards has officially opened nominations for its 2024 edition, which is poised to celebrate the country\u2019s fintech trailblazers.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled for March 1, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, the 4th edition will spotlight the industry\u2019s most impactful innovators who are accelerating Ghana\u2019s economic growth and financial inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>The nomination period is open from October 25 to November 25, 2024. Individuals and companies are encouraged to nominate deserving candidates via the official website, www.ghanafintechawards.org, where detailed information on categories and submission guidelines is also available.<\/p>\n<p>At the press launch, the Project Coordinator for the Ghana Fintech Awards, Cristina Swan-Awagah, shared insights into the event\u2019s mission to accelerate Ghana\u2019s journey toward economic growth and financial inclusion by spotlighting innovative fintech players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the Ghana Fintech Awards, we aim to recognize the innovation and adaptability of fintech companies that are enabling convenient financial transactions and supporting the broader economy through digital transformation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Fintech and Payment Association is taking significant steps to expand access to digital financial services in the northern and middle parts of the country in 2025. 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