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The Role of eArziki and Mobile Money in Ghana's Farming Future
By Benjamin Irani
On January 29 – February 02, 2024, I found myself in Ghana, a vibrant and culturally rich country, to lead an eArziki training workshop for community members and local partners. It’s an exciting opportunity to engage directly with the people who are at the heart of the WeGrow project. This initiative is transforming the agricultural landscape in Ghana by leveraging digital technology to enhance farming practices and improve livelihoods.
Ghana Celebrates the Launch of eArziki: A Game-Changing Community Financial Management App
By Benjamin Irani
On September 23 – October 11, 2024, Ghana witnessed the official launch of the eArziki community financial management app, a transformative moment for the country’s agricultural and community finance sectors. The launch, part of the broader WeGrow project, is not just a technological milestone but a powerful step toward digitalising agriculture and empowering local communities. eArziki provides a secure, user-friendly platform designed to meet the unique financial needs of VSLA (Village Savings and Loan Association) groups. By streamlining the management of loans, savings, and transactions, the app aims to enhance economic growth and financial inclusion.
Take a 3 min break to understand how we are breaking grounds in Ghana!
By Peter Bruun Clausen
In Ghana, we are getting people online, so that they can tap into opportunities you and I take for granted. This includes climate information such as weather forecasts – and so much more.
However, we faced a challenge in Ghana: Few were willing to invest in a smartphone. In response, we developed a “revolving fund” model whereby people can take loans to buy a smartphone at below-market rates.
Unlike our VSLA model, this model can also be used for larger loans. Above all, it’s commercially scalable. In theory, the model could be used to unlock access to any climate solution developed by CARE Denmark.
