Visa and PEMANDU Partner to Accelerate Government Digitization
Visa and PEMANDU Associates have entered a strategic partnership to help governments accelerate digitization, improve efficiency..
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Visa has partnered with PEMANDU Associates to help governments, including those in Africa, accelerate digitization and improve financial inclusion and public services. This strategic alliance aims to implement digital payment and identity solutions using innovative methodologies.
- The partnership leverages PEMANDU’s Big Fast Results (BFR) methodology, which has been successful in over 30 countries, including 14 across Africa.
- Key figures involved are Vice President and Head of Visa Government Solutions – CEMEA, Mr. Svyatoslav Senyuta, and Joint Managing Director and Partner at PEMANDU Associates, Ms. Aida Azmi.
- The collaboration will provide advanced technology on digital payments, data, and digital identity to streamline government processes, improve revenue collection, and enhance service delivery.
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