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On the second day of Ethiopia’s inaugural Ethiopia Digital Payment Conference private and public sector players continued to actively engage on how to leverage and advance the foundational work that has been undertaken to expand digital public infrastructure and other digital financial services across the country to all citizens. Discussions focused on interoperability; the role of instant payments in expanding responsible digital payments; powering financial equality for women, and transforming the public sector through digital financial services A highlight, as the conference drew a close, was a vibrant fireside chat with H.E. Governor Mihretu, who reflected on the country’s digital journey so far, and on Ethiopia’s DFS ambitions for the future. His Excellency underscored the need to work collectively to expand access to credit, especially for underserved segments, including in the agricultural sector, for SMEs and women. He also highlighted the initiatives NBE has taken to ensure consumer protection and urged all stakeholders to adhere to responsible digital financial services.