DIGITAL FINANCE AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Representing the Digital Finance Profession globally and promoting in-country expertise
WHAT WE DO
We believe creating and promoting a global network of digital finance professionals and organisations will offer greater opportunities for sharing knowledge, collaboration, problem-solving, innovation, advocacy, opportunities and partnerships.
Driving increased access to and use of digital financial services, increasing financial inclusion, and bringing social and economic transformation.
OUR KEY AIMS ARE:
Support the global exchange of knowledge, information and best practice to enhance capacity in digital finance
Lead the digital finance profession, provide a collective voice on industry issues, and promote in-country expertise
Catalyse innovation and inclusion by facilitating opportunities for networking, collaboration and partnerships
We support the development of country-based associations of digital finance professionals and provide opportunities for them to connect globally with each other and to organisations and institutions working in digital finance and financial inclusion.
Country-based digital finance associations are uniquely positioned, bringing together a diverse set of individuals from across the digital finance ecosystem. From commercial banks, mobile money operators, payment service providers, central banks and regulators, fintechs, microfinance, and the development sector.
For organisations and institutions, The Alliance links you to a network of in-country professionals with a wealth of local knowledge, experience, and expertise across the digital finance ecosystem.
This global networking and collaboration is a catalyst for increasing innovation, uptake of digital financial services and achieving greater financial inclusion.
OUR BOARD
Our Board members bring a wealth of experience from the digital finance profession, across industries, sectors, and geographies.
WHY JOIN?
Be part of an alliance leading the digital
finance profession and giving the digital finance industry a more equitable and inclusive focus.
The Alliance of Digital Finance Associations is catalysing the international exchange of knowledge and
industry best practices, facilitating opportunities and partnerships for members
to collaborate, and promoting its member’s expertise and achievements.
BLOG/ NEWS/ EVENTS
Instant and Inclusive Payment Systems Capacity Collaboration
The Alliance of Digital Finance Associations, AfricaNenda and Digital Frontiers are happy to announce their collaboration around instant and inclusive payment systems. All three organisations bring different strengths and focus to support the acceleration and growth...
Watch Now: Buy Now Pay Later: enhancing or hindering financial inclusion
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has grown to an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Companies such as AfterPay, Block, Klarna, PayPal, and recently Apple allow customers around the world to buy items while paying only a small upfront deposit. Most of the...
Introducing the Board of the Alliance of Digital Finance Associations
Launched in 2021, the concept for the Alliance of Digital Finance Associations (the Alliance) came from our in-country Digital Finance Association (DFA) members. Through their formation, and gaining credibility on a local level, the Associations identified the common...