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The aim of this article is to analyze agent banking networks and their impact on financial access in rural Africa.

April 14, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Agent Banking Networks and Last-Mile Financial Access in Rural Africa: Accountability, Transparency, and Reform

ANAbraham Kuol NyuonInstitute for Peace Research and Security Policy

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The aim of this article is to analyze agent banking networks and their impact on financial access in rural Africa.
Comparative analysis of agent banking networks
Focused case study on Burkina Faso
Review of existing scholarship and policy implications
Identified key barriers to financial access in rural areas
Highlighted the role of accountability in improving service delivery
Outlined potential reforms for enhancing transparency and efficiency in banking networks

Abstract

This article examines Agent Banking Networks and Last-Mile Financial Access in Rural Africa: Accountability, Transparency, and Reform with a focused emphasis on Burkina Faso within the field of Business. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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