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Research Questions
What risks do customers perceive and experience when using DFS?
What are the consequences of those risks for consumers, providers, and
financial inclusion outcomes?
How can these risks be addressed?
The Four CGAP Deep Dive Countries
Colombia
Bank-Led
5.2M users (2013)
Users grew by 61%
(2011-2013)
Primarily bill pay
Uganda
MNO-led
14.2M users (2013)
Users grew by
389% (2011-2013)
Primarily P2P
Bangladesh
Bank-led
15M users (2014)
Users grew by
183% (2013-2014)
P2P-OTC driven
The Philippines
Hybrid/partnership
26.7M users (2013)
Users grew by 34%
(2011-2013)
Salary and P2P
Source: CGAP Deep Dives
Eight Key Concerns of DFS Customers
1. Inability to transact due to network downtime
2. Inability to transact due to insufficient agent liquidity
3. Complex and confusing user interface
4. Poor customer recourse
Eight Key Concerns of DFS Customers
Cont’d.
5. Lack of transparency for fees and terms & conditions
6. Agents charging unauthorized fees
7. Fraud
8. Inadequate data privacy and protection
Five Suggested Priorities for Industry
Improve service reliability1
Improve user-friendliness of customer interface
2
Strengthen agent management & liquidity
3
Combat fraud and agent misconduct4
Improve handling of complaints, queries, and recourse
5
Roles and Agenda for other DFS Stakeholders
Regulators
Transparency
Agent training and oversight
Complaints handling and
recourse
Development Organizations
Close the evidence gap
Incentivize RDF through dialogue
and action
Consumer-Focused
Organizations
Provide more and better information
Refine financial capability and
consumer protection
Elevate consumer voice,
representation and empowerment
For more information:
Visit:
http://www.cgap.org/topics/responsible-digital-finance
And look for upcoming publication:
McKee, K., J. M. Zimmerman, and M. Kaffenberger (forthcoming).
“Doing Digital Finance Right: The Case for Stronger Customer
Risk Mitigation.” Focus Note. Washington D.C.: CGAP
Advancing financial inclusion to improve the lives of the poor
www.cgap.org