Scaling Instant Payments in Africa: March 2026 Policy Choices for Central Banks

2026

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1) This report provides central banks in Africa with policy choices and a strategic framework to overcome barriers and scale instant payment systems for financial inclusion and economic growth.
2) * Examines the role of instant payment systems in driving financial inclusion and economic growth across Africa.
* Identifies key policy, legal, and regulatory barriers hindering the adoption and scaling of instant payment systems.
* Offers practical guidance and strategic considerations for central banks to address these barriers and foster mature, interconnected payment ecosystems.
3) Africa, Instant Payments, Central Banks, Financial Inclusion, Policy Choices

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