India: Moving a Billion People into Digital Finance
Digital finance has great potential to improve life for consumers and merchants in India. But the lack of familiarity has impeded digital money’s growth in the country. This lack of awareness exists despite India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national mission for financial inclusion. To help improve India’s digital future, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) conducted a study identifying ways to ensure the success of Modi’s national mission for financial inclusion. The report, “Digital Finance – Beyond Cash,” examines the current behaviors and perceptions of....
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