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On the Tech Talks Daily podcast, host Neil C. Hughes speaks with Steve Haley about how open and interoperable instant payment systems are helping expand financial access across Africa and other emerging markets.

Authority Magazine In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, purpose-driven models are at the forefront of innovation. These businesses are not just focused on profit,

Based in Kigali, Rwanda, Jean Bosco brings more than 15 years of experience in inclusive financial systems, digital finance and digital public infrastructure (DPI) to enable the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and market systems development.

The Gambia has officially launched the National Payment Systems Advisory Committee (NPSAC), a high-level, multi-stakeholder body aimed at strengthening governance, policy coordination, and strategic

The open source Mojaloop platform was designed to address structural challenges in digital payment systems — including interoperability, transparency and the ability to incorporate

Guinea has taken a major step toward modernizing its financial infrastructure with the launch of a national Système de Paiement Instantané (SPI) initiative, designed

Dans une interview publiée par ICT Africa News, Anziz Adehan, responsable du département eServices et Plateformes à l’Agence des Systèmes d’Information et du Numérique

DevLab 2025, held in Cotonou from Dec. 3–5, 2025, marked Benin’s first national hackathon dedicated to open source software and digital public infrastructure. Organized

The Gambia has officially launched its first inclusive instant payment system, a national interoperability platform enabling real-time digital payments for more than three million

Deployed in just 73 business days, the Liberian IIPS promises to deliver real, tangible change for people across the country. Wakefield, Mass. – 16

The Mojaloop Foundation announced today that four influential organizations have joined its Global Partner Program: Finternet, the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) and Visa.

Wakefield, Mass. — (July 9, 2025) — The Mojaloop Foundation announced today that Cenfri, the South Africa-based independent think tank dedicated to enabling inclusive

Wakefield, Mass. — July 2, 2025 — The Mojaloop Foundation today announced an upcoming webinar that will explore the critical role of pre-validation in

AfricaNenda, FNA, GLEIF, and MOSIP Bolster Growing Ecosystem Dedicated to Advancing Financial Inclusion for All Wakefield, Mass. — (May 14, 2025) — The Mojaloop

Experienced Executives to Bring Valuable Insights to the Foundation Wakefield, Mass. – April 15, 2025 – The Mojaloop Foundation today announced the appointment of

In this report on digital public infrastructure by Brookings, Mojaloop is highlighted as an appealing payment system because it allows international humanitarian actors to deploy auditable,

In this article, Mojaloop Foundation Executive Director Paula Hunter discusses how a prime example of open source’s impact can be seen in its role in

At the Future of Government Awards 2025 ceremony, Mojaloop software received a highly commended recognition for the categories Open Source Creation and Open Source

Higala, powered by Mojaloop technology — an open-source instant payment solution — enables rural banks, thrift banks, and other financial institutions to offer digital payment

The SIIPS 2024 data report highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the instant payment system industry in Africa, aiming to foster future growth

In her byline, Paula Hunter, Mojaloop Foundation Executive Director, notes that “as digital payments evolve, financial service providers and regulators face a critical challenge:

In an article highlighting digitalizing payments in Africa, the author shares insights into instant payment systems, and how the closed-loop nature of existing systems

In an article highlighting trends to watch, some African nations are exploring alternative payments systems. Demand for off-the-shelf solutions for digital merchant payments like

Built around the modern Mojaloop technology, an open-source instant payment system supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Higala is designed to lower

In the world of software development, the debate between open-source and proprietary software has been ongoing for years. While both have their merits, open-source

Mojaloop is an open-source software platform designed for financial services. As a Digital Public Goods (DPG) aimed at delivering Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Mojaloop emerges

Interledger works closely with the Mojaloop Foundation, a coalition of nonprofits dedicated to building real-time digital payment systems for developing countries. Founded in 2020 by

Eight years after the Mojaloop project launched, and four years after the Mojaloop Foundation was created to support adoption of the software, I’m delighted

Last week, the Sunset Beach Hotel became a hub of innovation as Mojaloop Foundation, supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,

Embedded finance is changing the payment landscape in Africa. The question now is: what will it take for embedded finance to truly scale across

Third Webinar in the Financial Inclusion Series is to Take Place on October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. UTC. Wakefield, Mass. – September 26,

A Well-Deserved Honor for an Open Source and Technology Leader with Three Decades of Executive Director-Level Experience Wakefield, Mass. — September 25, 2024 —

Second Webinar in the Financial Inclusion Series to Take Place June 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. UTC Wakefield, Mass. – June 12, 2024 –

The Mojaloop Foundation unveiled its inaugural report on May 15, 2024, highlighting significant progress in advancing financial inclusion through its open-source software. The report,

Imagine Salimata working in Nairobi and sending money home to her mother every month, instantly and directly from her mobile money account in Kenya

Debut Report Demonstrates the Importance of Inclusive Design in Global Instant Payments Wakefield, Mass. – May 15, 2024 – The Mojaloop Foundation today announced

The Mojaloop Foundation today announced the release of its inaugural report, showcasing significant advancements in its mission to foster financial inclusion worldwide. The report,

INFITX recently attended the Mojaloop PI-24 OSS Community Meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya (March 25, 2024 – March 28, 2024). This four-day event united

Inaugural Webinar on Advancing Financial Inclusion with Open Source Software on May 16 Wakefield, Mass. – May 1, 2024 – The Mojaloop Foundation is excited

In November 2020, the G20 Leaders endorsed an ambitious roadmap aimed at revolutionizing cross-border payments. This initiative, known as the G20 Roadmap for Enhancing

Mojaloop Foundation is holding its Open Source Community meeting at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, March 25 – 28, 2024, for business &

Mojaloop is an open source software that serves as a reference model for creating interoperable payments platforms connecting all digital financial providers and customers,

Several open-source components and building blocks exist today, like Mojaloop, a software that lowers the cost to build an instant payment system; MOSIP, a

DaaS, by encapsulating open-sourced digital public goods (DPGs) into cloud-ready packages, stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and open-source technology. With

PortX solutions facilitate interoperability between internal systems and member services such as online banking, credit checks, mortgage and loan applications, and more, allowing for

Two Mojaloop Foundation employees, Victor Malu and Olivier Manzi, were recognized on the List of Leading Practitioners (LLP) is a program designed by The

Only a handful of countries have built DPI well, and we need them to keep sharing their expertise with those who haven’t built out

Digital Public Infrastructure is a set of technology building blocks that drive innovation, inclusion, and competition at scale, operating under open, transparent, and participatory

Implemented in partnership with the Mojaloop Foundation, Level One Project, INFITX and more, 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative Tanzania is part of HiPipo’s broader

The Digital Impact Awards Africa, organized in partnership with Mojaloop Foundation, Level One Project, and more, celebrated pioneering achievements and innovations in the digital