Senegal and Visa sign digital partnership

Visa and Senegal's Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the country's digital transformation. This two-year agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as digital payments, financial innovation, cybersecurity, and regulatory issues.

Focus on public and private digital payments

The MoU includes plans to explore payments from individuals to the government (P2G) and from the government to individuals (G2P). These initiatives aim to identify how digital solutions can improve exchanges between citizens and public services, making interactions more efficient and accessible.

Collaboration for national priorities

The partnership is based on a structured public-private dialogue and the sharing of expertise to align with Senegal's national priorities. It will also involve knowledge exchange in cybersecurity and financial innovation, aiming to expand access to digital financial services in a secure and resilient environment.

Government officials highlight partnership goals

Samba Diouf, Senegal's Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, emphasized that the partnership is a key step in advancing the Technological New Deal. Aminata Kane of Visa expressed pride in supporting Senegal's ambitions by leveraging Visa's expertise to facilitate access to digital services.

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Visa Inc. is a global leader in digital payments, operating in over 200 countries and territories. It connects consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government agencies through its payment networks and technologies.

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