21 September 2022
15:00 - 16:15 (CEST)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been cancelled.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Global Voice Group (GVG) is organizing a Digital Financial Services webinar on "Telecom data to boost digital and financial inclusion in Africa: Policy & Regulatory Challenges Ahead" which will take place on 21 September 2022 from 15:00 to 16:15 (CEST).
Digital Financial Services (DFS) is seen as a powerful tool to enable financial inclusion for emerging economies. However, like any other technology, there are certain risks that regulators both the telecom regulator and Central Banks, need to work together to address, to ensure consumers are protected and their funds are safe to create trust. Risks such as anti-money laundering non-compliance and illicit money flow are some risks facing digital financial services regulators in establishing a trusting environment for digital finance and financial inclusion. This session will examine emerging technology solutions such as big data and Artificial intelligence that could help regulators in these areas and enable them to have better information at hand on digital financial services transactions and also access to data that could be used for socio-economic development. Regulators who have adopted this solution will also share their experience and lessons learned.
Panellists: James Claude, CEO, GVG
Didier Nkurikiyimfura, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Smart Africa Secretariat
Nanjira Sambuli, Researcher, Policy analyst and Strategist, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
National Communications Authority, Ghana (tbc).