This study investigates the role that of mobile money on the effect of banking on income inequalities on a panel of 105 developing countries over a period from 1990-2019. We use the system GMMs estimator to examine this relationship for income inequality before as well as after taxes and...

Moving toward universal access to financial services is within reach, thanks to new technologies, transformative business models, and ambitious reforms. Instruments such as e-money accounts and mobile accounts, along with debit cards and low-cost traditional bank accounts, can significantly...

The Central Bank of Kenya has in the recent years introduced several regulatory interventions aimed at increasing financial inclusion. Mobile operators and financial institutions have successfully launched numerous services either to increase the convenience for existing customers or to reach...

Front Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Overview -- Background -- Motivation and Evidence -- Target Audience -- Methodology: Country Selection and Financial Inclusion Status -- Organization of This Volume -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Part I...

Moving toward universal access to financial services is within reach, thanks to new technologies, transformative business models, and ambitious reforms. Instruments such as e-money accounts and mobile accounts, along with debit cards and low-cost traditional bank accounts, can significantly...