Challenges in Financial and Commodity Transactions in Africa

Many individuals do not have bank accounts, limiting access to formal financial services. In rural areas, even when crops are produced, the lack of trading means prevents them from generating income, creating bottlenecks to economic and social independence.

Examples of IT-based Solutions

Mobile money services using cell phones for remittance and payment
Microfinance and credit score development
Efficiency improvement in small-scale commerce through digital wallets and QR codes

Our Achievements

Project to improve market access for smallholder farmers through a virtual agricultural marketplace (in collaboration with WFP)

Promotion of agricultural platform development in Africa (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan)

Development of electronic agricultural cooperative infrastructure (Service provided by Japan Biomass Fuel Co., Ltd.)

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