Source: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) | Sep 29, 2025

Addressing disparities critical to bridging the digital divide and achieving financial inclusion, experts highlight

During an official side event of South Africa’s Think 20 hosted by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), experts highlighted that there are 2.1 billion registered mobile money accounts worldwide

Digital technologies have transformed the global economy, with India, China and the African continent emerging as frontrunners in innovation in the digital payments space. Much of this success is attributed to their cash-heavy economies that have limited banking penetration and rapid digital adoption — a unique blend that has created…