Rwanda Finance Limited and the Africa Fintech Network (AFN) announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday, aimed at advancing the fintech ecosystem in Rwanda and Africa.

The partnership focuses on driving the growth of digital finance, promoting financial inclusion, and fostering fintech development through policy advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.

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Areas of collaboration 

The partnership will prioritise sharing research, studies, and industry insights to enhance knowledge and guide strategic decision-making in the fintech sector.

The collaboration will also support capacity-building efforts by jointly planning conferences, workshops, and training courses to give fintech stakeholders the know-how to successfully negotiate the rapidly changing digital financial environment.

The partnership will go beyond information sharing and skill building to concentrate on policy and regulatory lobbying, making sure that the fintech ecosystem functions within a framework that supports technical innovation, protects consumer interests, and encourages market growth.

By means of this strategic partnership, AFN and RFL reaffirm its mutual goal of promoting sustainable fintech innovation, improving financial accessibility, and establishing Africa as a global leader in digital finance.

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About Africa Fintech Network and Rwanda Finance Limited 

The Africa Fintech Network (AFN) is a platform that brings together African fintech leaders, organisations, and stakeholders through their national associations in order to share ideas and information, encourage and support the development of cutting-edge technologies, and facilitate their implementation both inside and outside of Africa.

Additionally, the network provides a forum for coordinated regulatory engagement and advocacy.

Rwanda Finance Ltd. (RFL), a company located in Rwanda, aims to establish Rwanda as one of Africa’s top financial destinations.

RFL promotes Rwanda’s investment potential by offering financial services and cultivating an environment that supports financial innovation, investment, and economic expansion.