PROJECT

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

599498

Primary Business Area

Access To Finance

Disclosure Date

Feb 24, 2014

Country

Bangladesh

Region

South Asia

IFC Approval Date

Feb 13, 2014

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$645,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Feb 17, 2018

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2017

Project Description

bKash is a Mobile Money System that enables movement of money across Bangladesh. The ultimate objective of bKash is to ensure access to a broader range of financial services for the people of Bangladesh. It has a special focus to serve the low income masses of the country to achieve broader financial inclusion by providing services that are convenient, affordable and reliable. The project aims to engage with bKash in Bangladesh to develop operational processes and procedures for Merchant Acquisition. The project will also assist with implementation of the Merchant Acquisition Strategy.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation