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M-Bureaus: M-Banking’s Next Killer Application?

Apr 01, 2009 | A.T. Liu, M.K. Mithika | USAID
The paper started from the hypothesis that mobile transaction data may potentially help the unbanked population establish a formal credit history, help lenders more accurately evaluate credit risk, and lead to increased access to financial services for the poor. The research uses Kenya as a case study.
Theme: Digital Finance, Financial Inclusion | Country: Kenya | Pages: 44
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