Cash and Digital Payments
Many businesses still rely primarily on cash despite the rise of mobile money.
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CAFIA
Center for Africa
Financial Inclusion and Advancement
From Invisible to Investable
Three Core Pillars
Research and policy, technology, and inclusive finance, working together for financial inclusion across Africa.
Research, Policy Advisory & Academy
Generating evidence, shaping policy, and building capacity across Africa.
Technology & Innovation
Building the digital infrastructure that makes inclusion measurable and actionable.
Sustainable & Inclusive Finance
Mobilizing ethical, climate-aligned, and responsible capital for underserved communities.
Financial Inclusion in Sierra Leone
Field interviews and survey insights on how entrepreneurs perceive bank accounts, credit, and digital tools.
Bank Account Perception
Many entrepreneurs believe bank accounts are only useful once income becomes large.
Digital Records for Credit
Many small businesses would share digital transaction records if it helped them access credit.
Financial Inclusion Across Africa
Explore real time financial inclusion data from the World Bank for all 54 African countries
👆 Click on any country to view detailed financial metrics
Showing 54 of 54 countries
Our Strategic Partners
Collaborating with leading institutions to drive financial inclusion across Africa
Freetown Business Forum (Sierra Leone)
Be Noor Capital (Malaysia)
