Creating a platform for inclusive Digital Finance practitioners to access opportunities, bringing real-world experience to clients, and impact change as they contribute to Financial inclusion.
Inclusive Digital experts Africa – IDEA – We bring together experienced and successful experts across the financial services industry with decades of experience. We are able to contribute throughout the digital financial value chain including creating a competitive strategic vision, establishing operational and commercial efficiency, and offering regulatory guidance as required.
IDEA was founded in 2022 and built on the simple idea that Africa can utilize talent from within. There is a wealth of knowledge and expertise acquired from actual experience in establishing and running digital finance services that Real-Time Payment Systems (RTPS) can benefit from. Human resources are utilized locally, eliminating vendor dependencies at an advisory level, and creating simplified connectivity for the new wave of Fintech and real-time payment networks that are reshaping the continent’s financial fabric.
Experience – As co-founders, we have over 2 decades of experience in setting up and managing mobile money platforms. Our most significant service is the Vodacom M-Pesa mobile money service in Tanzania. We were instrumental in securing the required licenses, establishing the operational teams, and setting out the go-to-market strategy for M-Pesa. M-Pesa still remains the leading mobile money service provider in the country to this day.
We have successfully delivered and led mobile financial service projects in South East Asia (Myanmar) as well as in South Africa. We have worked in Fintech startup organizations, advised Regulators, collaborated with the donor community, and executed and delivered on shareholder expectations from project initiation to guiding the operations as well as steering the strategic vision for inclusive financial services.
About us – IDEA provides the unique opportunity to connect with influential participants within the MFS ecosystem and facilitate the delivery of services that are aligned with the financial inclusion agenda. Specifically, at IDEA we
- Enhance or redefine an existing MFS growth strategy,
- Facilitate engagements with Regulatory authorities,
- Facilitate NGO engagement,
- Improve operational efficiency,
- Work with Startups,
- Support short-term projects and
- Offer an outsourced managed service.
We are results-oriented with hands-on practical experience with an understanding of what it takes to deliver real solutions. Our experience spans mobile network operators, banks, payment integrators, Fintech startups, regulators, and development agencies delivering project management, strategic vision, and operational guidance across all areas of the financial services ecosystem.
Our Mission is to provide access to a pool of experts focused on digital financial service delivery, program management, and knowledge sharing, with the aim of accelerating an inclusive payments ecosystem for all while creating sustainable business models for providers.