MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Global Systems for Mobile Association Assists 9 Cellular Network Providers in Africa, Middle East With Mobile Money Interoperability

Global Systems for Mobile Association, a UK-based association of mobile operators and associated companies, reportedly is helping coordinate the deployment of mobile money services for nine mobile network providers operating in Africa and the Middle East. GSMA is facilitating this collaboration through its Mobile Money Interoperability (MMI) program, which provides technical support and supports the use of best practices. The nine mobile money providers are: (1) India-based Bharti Airtel; (2) United Arab Emirates-based Etisalat Group; (3) Luxembourg-based Millicom, which operates under the brand Tigo; (4) South Africa-based Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) Group; (5) Qatar-based Ooredoo Group; (6) France-based Orange; (7) Saudi Arabia-based Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Group; (8) UK-based Vodaphone Group; and (9) Kuwait-based Zain Group.

As of 2014, GSMA’s members include approximately 800 mobile operators and approximately 200 software, mobile, technology, media and entertainment organizations.

By Meraj Husain, Research Associate

About Global Systems for Mobile Association (GSMA)

Global Systems for Mobile Association (GSMA) is a London-based association of mobile operators and related companies that support the regulation, distribution and promotion of mobile telecommunication systems across the financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utility sectors around the world. As of 2014, GSMA’s members include approximately 800 mobile operators and approximately 200 software, mobile, technology, media and entertainment organizations.

Sources and Additional Resources:

[1] Mobile World Live: GSMA Unveils Operator Agreement to Push Mobile Money in Africa, Middle East

MicroCapital, April 30, 2014, Mobile Money Agents in Uganda; Sustainable Microfinance; Mobile Money for the Unbanked

MicroCapital, April 8, 2014, Grameen Foundation Receives Innovation Grant from GSMA’s mWomen

MicroCapital, March 13, 2013, “Unlocking the Potential: Women and Mobile Financial Services in Emerging Markets;” Published by mWomen Global Development Alliance of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), Visa, Bankable Frontier Associates

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Global Systems for Mobile Association

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Bharti Airtel

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat)

MicroCapital Universe Profile: MTN Group

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Vodafone Group

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