In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa, host Matteo Rizzi engages in an insightful conversation with key figures from the fintech and financial inclusion landscape in Africa. Guests include Thelma Quaye, Director of Digital Infrastructure, Skills, and Empowerment at SmartAfrica; Kosta Peric, Deputy Director of Inclusive Financial Systems at the Gates Foundation; Leila Rwagasana, FinTech Secretariat Lead at Rwanda Finance Limited; and Christian Kajeneri, Director of Payment Systems at the National Bank of Rwanda.
The discussion explores the evolution of financial inclusion and fintech in Africa, with a focus on Rwanda’s digital transformation. Highlights include the launch of the Rwanda National Digital Payment System (RNDP 2.0), the success of Mojaloop in facilitating payment system interoperability, and the inspiring stories of local innovators and entrepreneurs. The episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities for youth, particularly women, in the fintech sector. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, the episode emphasizes the power of perseverance, passion, and seizing opportunities to drive change in Africa’s financial ecosystem.
