Real-Time Payment Systems (RTPS) and digital payment regulations are rapidly advancing worldwide, with regulators playing a key role in ensuring fair competition, safeguarding users, and promoting financial inclusion and development. As an organization committed to inclusive finance, IDEA brings together experts who deeply understand the regulatory landscape of digital finance. They actively convene stakeholders to address regulatory challenges and foster an environment that supports the growth of digital payment products and services.

Our team has experience working with development agencies, leading implementations at a country level, and working with stakeholders from scoping to designing the results framework and implementation of the project at the project management delivery level. IDEA is a hands-on delivery team with a proven track record.

We are an African based team of Executives who have worked in successful payments and Fintech companies as well as Regulatory entities. We have a clear understanding of how FinTechs can integrate into the current regulatory environment as they create meaningful partnerships with existing players. We offer mentorship to founders and help broker meaningful partnerships with stakeholders in the payments space.

Our team has led and managed projects from start-ups to operational projects. We understand what is required to run a successful mobile money implementation including regulatory approval, commercial models, distribution, building a relevant product roadmap, and implementing robust customer support mechanisms. We have delivered on shareholder expectations by delivering within OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Skilled in delivering using both traditional and Agile project methodologies.

IDEA Co-Founders have over 15 years of experience working with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) driving access to finance over mobile phones. We have also worked with banks and developed the strategic vision and mission on how to transform from traditional banking to mobile banking as a channel. Mobile financial services provide the springboard to reaching customers who have previously been excluded. M-Pesa Tanzania is one of the world’s best examples of how mobile financial service access can transform lives and our co-founders were instrumental in establishing M-Pesa in Tanzania.

Our team is able to support in the area of skills development and knowledge sharing. Our experience, lessons learned and best practices can be shared to accelerate the adoption of our client’s products and services and reduce time and costs by imparting real experience from having done it before. Training can be scheduled and delivered either remotely or in-country, onsite. A specific area of focus and support would be on the commercial models that underpin a successful financial service. Business policy and process training can be delivered to improve operational efficiency.

Our team is able to support in the area of skills development and knowledge sharing. Our experience, lessons learned and best practices can be shared to accelerate the adoption of our client’s products and services and reduce time and costs by imparting real experience from having done it before. Training can be scheduled and delivered either remotely or in-country, onsite. A specific area of focus and support would be on the commercial models that underpin a successful financial service. Business policy and process training can be delivered to improve operational efficiency.

At Inclusive Digital Expert Africa (IDEA), we are dedicated to driving sustainable change by delivering innovative and reliable renewable energy solutions across Africa . Partnering with Victron Energy, a global leader in solar technologies, we provide world-class products . Our focus is on promoting environmental sustainability, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, and empowering communities and businesses to transition towards a greener future. With a team of seasoned professionals from the electrical, renewable energy, and fintech sectors, IDEA offers more than just energy solutions — we provide a pathway to resilience, economic growth, and a cleaner planet.