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December 03, 2014

Mobile, Data, and the Virtuous Circle

Policy-makers and innovators the world over have been turning their attention to the potential of data and “big

November 19, 2014

The Opportunity for Africa to Move Beyond P2P in MFS

Mobile financial services (MFS) consists of a wide range of offerings, from current and savings accounts and other

November 12, 2014

Mondato Summit Asia: The Highlights

Find out what were the quotable quotes and the insights you missed at Mondato Summit Asia 2014. (Scroll

September 11, 2014

Cutting Through the Red Tape in Java

There are few markets around the world that hold as much potential for MFS as Indonesia. Home to

September 03, 2014

Using HCD to Make Mobile Money Relevant

Earlier in 2014, two Mondato Insights examined the role of Human Centered Design (HCD) in enhancing the user

August 27, 2014

Mobile Money In Myanmar

Mobile money is coming to Myanmar – but can it overcome challenges? At first glance, Myanmar appears to offer

The Missing Link For Merchants In Mobile Money

In MFS, moving mobile money beyond P2P transfers remains both the Holy Grail and the “chicken-and-egg” conundrum. P2P

In the shadow of mobile money: international airtime remittances

In theory, international remittances would appear to be rich and fertile territory for mobile financial services. Sending money

Is Brazil the country of the future for mobile money?

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has long been seen as a market ripe for the development of

What does the Alibaba IPO mean for MFS in China?

Even for those who normally pay little attention to the world of e-commerce or m-payments, it would have

How Can Development Organizations Shift From Cash to Mobile Money?

Billions of dollars in foreign aid are disbursed by donor governments annually, funneled through intermediary organizations and ultimately

October 30, 2013

4 Lessons for Launching E-Commerce in Emerging Markets

Launching innovative services in any market can be challenging, but there are specific considerations which must be taken

Regulations in MFS: Constraints or Necessary Protections?

Regulations play an essential role in fostering an enabling environment for the growth of mobile financial services, developing

Is Mobile Money Meetings Its Promise in Emerging Markets?

Mobile money is still in its nascent stage, as only four years ago there were less than 20

Mobile Financial Services Round-Up from MWC 2013

Influencers from across the mobile ecosystem descended upon Barcelona last week for the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013,

Can mPOS Platforms Succeed In Emerging Markets?

The success of mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) offerings in the US and Europe has inspired the emergence of similar

February 20, 2013

Remittance Titans Target The Financially Excluded

While Western Union and other remittance giants have made strides to build allegiance among immigrant populations, a legion

January 23, 2013

MFS: Transforming Healthcare In Emerging Markets

Mobile health (mHealth) deployments have grown dramatically in recent years, particularly in emerging markets, where base-of-the pyramid populations

January 22, 2013

Using M-Pesa “Rails” To Enhance Healthcare Access

Of the three billion people who live on less than the equivalent of $2 per day, one billion

December 20, 2012

Innovators Leading The Rural Revolution

An array of mobile financial service providers – from start-ups to established financial institutions – have recently focused their attention

December 04, 2012

Reaching the Bottom 2.5 Billion

The majority of the world’s poor live in remote areas, with rural, bottom-of-the-pyramid populations estimated to total

October 24, 2012

MFS For Women: An Untapped Opportunity?

From school fees to groceries, women in emerging markets are often responsible for managing household expenses. However, a

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