Africa

Objectif du programme : Les acteurs responsables de la gestion durable de l’approvisionnement en eau potable et de l’assainissement remplissent leurs tâches politiques et opérationnelles au niveau central et décentralisé, conformément à la politique nationale de l’eau, en se focalisant sur les populations défavorisées. Objectif Composante 1 -  Appui sectoriel / gouvernance de l’eau :

The German Government supports the Government of the Republic of Ghana implementing the countrywide, biometric payment system “e-zwich” with financial assistance. Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (herein referred to as ”GhIPSS”) is implementing a countrywide, biometric payment system (“e-zwich”), which allows the delivery of quality financial services to all parts of the populations, especially also the formerly unbanked and under-banked in rural areas.

The German Government supports the Government of the Republic of Ghana implementing the countrywide, biometric payment system “e-zwich” with financial assistance. Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (herein referred to as ”GhIPSS”) is implementing a countrywide, biometric payment system (“e-zwich”), which allows the delivery of quality financial services to all parts of the populations, especially also the formerly unbanked and under-banked in rural areas.

Despite significant improvements in recent years the Uganda financial sector’s services are still limited to urban and peri-urban areas, while rural areas and the agricultural sector remain largely neglected by the formal financial system. As around 85% of the population lives in rural areas in Uganda improved access to adequate financial services will significantly contribute to the social and economic development of the country.

Despite significant improvements in recent years the Uganda financial sector’s services are still limited to urban and peri-urban areas, while rural areas and the agricultural sector remain largely neglected by the formal financial system. As around 85% of the population lives in rural areas in Uganda improved access to adequate financial services will significantly contribute to the social and economic development of the country.