Project Details


AI Repository Project

WSIS Prizes Contest 2020 Nominee

Cross-border remittances


Description

Our objective is to deliver a technology solution to cross-border transfers into and within sub-Saharan Africa, this will result in more financial inclusion in Africa as well as eradication of poverty and allowing the positive contribution to the African Economy. Through our Application, money is sent securely through our mobile and web application and money delivered to recipients straight to their phones or bank account for P2P Cases and straight into Mobile Wallets and Bank accounts belonging to our partners for C2B Models

Project website

http://www.wayapay.com


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C2. Information and communication infrastructure
  • AL C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs 2020
  • AL C6. Enabling environment
  • AL C7. E-business
  • AL C7. E-health
  • AL C11. International and regional cooperation
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 1: No poverty
  • Goal 2: Zero hunger
  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 5: Gender equality
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Coverage
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Uganda
  • United Kingdom
  • United Republic of Tanzania
  • United States of America

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2017

End date

Not set


Replicability

The project can be applied to any country globally


Sustainability

It generates revenue per transaction


WSIS values promotion

Through enabling cross border transfers, we are Eradicating poverty, Improving Financial Inclusion, Enhancing Better healthcare and Education in Sub Saharan Africa


Entity name

Wayapay (WP)

Entity country—type

Kenya Private Sector

Entity website

http://www.wayapay.com

Partners

IBM