Your comprehensive guide to Digital Financial Services terms and concepts in Ethiopia's evolving financial ecosystem
Browse through our comprehensive collection of Digital Financial Services terms and definitions
A record of past borrowing and repayment behavior.
Evaluating a user's repayment ability using financial behavior data.
Support provided to users to solve issues or answer questions.
Practices ensuring user information is safe, secure, and used responsibly.
A card that lets you use your own money from your bank account.
Adding money to an account or wallet.
The network of institutions, technologies, and regulations providing DFS.
Financial services delivered through digital channels like phones or ATMs.
Financial transactions made electronically.
Handling and solving issues related to financial transactions.
Buying and selling goods or services over the internet.
Digital form of money stored in wallets or online accounts.
Ethiopia's digital financial services landscape is rapidly evolving, bringing financial inclusion to millions of previously unbanked individuals. This glossary serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding the key terms, concepts, and innovations shaping the country's financial future.
From traditional banking concepts to cutting-edge fintech innovations, our glossary covers the essential terminology needed to navigate Ethiopia's digital finance ecosystem. Whether you're a financial professional, policymaker, researcher, or simply interested in understanding digital finance, this resource provides clear, accurate definitions of DFS-related terms.
The terms are organized by category to help you quickly find relevant information, and our search functionality allows you to locate specific terms or concepts. Each definition includes practical examples of usage to help you understand how these terms apply in real-world scenarios within Ethiopia's digital financial services landscape.
