AFIIP is proud to be part of a collaborative knowledge network to help push forwards financial inclusion in the Arab World. We make an active effort to be thought leaders in the region, supporting our global partners through webinars and reports that encourage inclusive pathways to development and empowerment.
We come together to discuss the 2021 edition of AFIIP and answer any questions
We were delighted to be MENA association partner for The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance’s recent study to assess how FinTechs globally have been impacted by COVID-19, and how they are responding to the resultant challenges and opportunities.
Fintech has recently become the most-active sector for startup investment in MENA. While much of the media coverage has focused on digital payments and e-commerce, this report highlights fintech innovation that is improving “financial health” for the region’s most marginalized communities: tech that helps people manage their income and expenses, weather financial shocks and plan for a healthy financial future.
The Arab world has shown itself to hold many opportunities for growth and development in the Fintech sphere, whether that be digital identity or peer-to-peer lending; savings or SME financing. AFIIP was proud to collaborate with the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) for a webinar to discuss the present and future of fintech in the region.
The topic of Digital Identity has never been more relevant given the recent massive rise in our reliance on the Internet. As different stakeholders analyse how effective digital IDs can enable and empower populations, it was a pleasure to host three insightful speakers for this webinar. Louis de Koker, Ibrahim Eid and Nidal Qanadilo shared their perspectives on the dynamics of digital identity, case studies, and thoughts on why adopting the right innovation framework can accelerate growth in that space.
