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Let’s move away from the traditional ways of doing credit scoring in Ghana – Bawumia

Patrick Gyasi by Patrick Gyasi
May 15, 2024
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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said two things are critical for Africa’s financial inclusion agenda.

First, he said, is the need for a digital identity for all citizens and, second, a mobile money interoperability allowing banks and mobile money (MoMo) accounts with telecom companies to move funds freely back-to-back.

Once these pillars are well established, he said, they will set the favorable platform for an individualized credit scoring system.

“We should move away from the traditional ways of doing credit scoring based on individual bank accounts since that has a limitation because not everyone has a bank account. However, with MoMo accounts serving virtually as bank accounts, we can capture almost everybody and assign credit scores.

“A properly functioning individualized credit scoring system with a working digital identity and address for all citizens will ultimately de-risk the financial ecosystem and bring down the cost of borrowing (interest rates), he said on Tuesday, May 14 when he joined the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and other sister Central Banks in Africa for the 3i Summit built around Innovation, Investment, and Impact in the Fintech ecosystem in Africa.

Dr Bawumia further stated that in an unprecedented fashion, Africa is fast embracing digital technologies, fostering the platform to adapt to the rapidly changing world in conformity with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

He said Ghana has been on this track in a more deliberate manner during the past seven years, positioning us as the fastest mobile money market and the most financially inclusive economy on the continent.

He posited that “two things are critical for Africa’s financial inclusion agenda. First is the need for a digital identity for all citizens and, second, a mobile money interoperability allowing banks and mobile money (MoMo) accounts with Telcos to move funds freely back to back.

“Once these pillars are well established, they will set the favorable platform for an individualized credit scoring system. We should move away from the traditional ways of doing credit scoring based on individual bank accounts since that has a limitation because not everyone has a bank account. However, with MoMo accounts serving virtually as bank accounts, we can capture almost everybody and assign credit scores.

“A properly functioning individualized credit scoring system with a working digital identity and address for all citizens will ultimately de-risk the financial ecosystem and bring down the cost of borrowing (interest rates).”

During the opening ceremony of the summit on Monday, May 13, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo touted the successes chalked through the digital transformative initiatives introduced by his government.

For instance, he said, the Ghana Card and the Ghana.Gov portal are reshaping the delivery of public service.

The president noted that digital technology is playing a vital role in the transformation of Ghana’s economy.

He said “We must promote interoperability, and reduce the transaction cost of delays, tearing down the [cycle] that has hindered our progress for too long. We must leverage the power of digital identity programmes such as the Ghana Card to improve access to financial services, reduce fraud and create a more inclusive and equitable economic system.

“Ghana has emerged as a good example of what is possible in embracing digital transformation. Our initiatives such as the Ghana Card, the Ghana.gov portal and mobile money interoperability have reshaped the landscape of public service delivery and expanded financial inclusion. Today some 17 million of our folks now possess a digital ID.”

For his part, Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam said that the success of financial innovations rests on a strong financial services sector that operates in a stable macroeconomic environment.

To this end, he said, the government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is unrelenting in creating an enabling macroeconomic environment to support economic growth.

“For this reason, Ghana’s economic rebound has been quite swift with economic growth ending the year 2023 at 2.9% against a target of 1.5%, inflation heading towards the year-end target of 15%, and interest rates declining. Despite recent pressures on our currency, the cedi’s depreciation year-to-date of 12% is far lower than its depreciation of 27% in the same period last year,” he said at the same event.

He further stated that the Government is implementing measures on the fiscal side including acceleration of disbursements of almost $1 billion by the development partners between now and December this year to support the economy.

“As we convene at the 3i Africa Summit in Ghana, it is incumbent on us to acknowledge the remarkable strides that Ghana has made in nurturing a vibrant fintech ecosystem. Ghana’s fintech sector boasts of a diverse array of startups, accelerators and regulatory initiatives, solidifying our position as a frontrunner in fintech innovation across the continent.

“I commend the Bank of Ghana for being proactive in establishing a regulatory framework conducive to fintech innovation, exemplified by initiatives such as the Payment Systems and Services Act, Act 987 and establishing a Fintech and Innovation Office. These efforts affirm our commitment to fostering innovation while safeguarding consumer interests and preserving financial stability.

“I want to take this opportunity also to acknowledge the many incubators across Ghana, including the Ghana Tech Lab and MEST Africa, that provide invaluable support to fintech entrepreneurs through mentorship, financial backing, and networking opportunities.”

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