IMF published this video item, entitled “Fintech and the Future of Mobile Money | Combating the Crisis Together” – below is their description.
Mobile money has been a lifeline for the unbanked population of low- and middle-income countries. Now, the spread of mobile money and other fintech could yield positive results for public health and safety. But, as IMF economist Majid Bazarbash and statistician Hector Carcel Villanova point out, there are risks and benefits for countries to weigh when creating policy that favors either the service providers or the end user.
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