Rwanda: Letshego Looks to Mobile Banking to Deepen Financial Inclusion

Government is encouraging Rwandans to embrace information and communication technology (ICT) tools, like debit and credit cards, and mobile money services to help reduce the use of paper money as it moves toward a cashless economy in the medium to long-term.

Already, most government services, such as birth certificate charges, passport fees, and taxes, are being paid for using e-payment platforms provided by banks, telecoms, and other financial service providers.

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