About Us
Digital Financial Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (DFPAZ) is an Association of Professionals in Digital Finance. Formed in 2019, from the Digital Frontiers Institute alumni and Zimbabwe Community of Practice, our aim is to synergize the various skills acquired in practice, research and study and contribute to the progressive evolution and development of Digital Financial Services.
Our Vision
To create an efficient economy through digital financial inclusion, financial literacy and financial deepening for everyone in Zimbabwe.
Our Mission
To promote the development of a digital economy, to empower and impart knowledge to our people so we can realize our financial capabilities and freedoms through. innovative, convenient and disruptive localized solutions.
Our Objectives
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Promotion of Financial Inclusion
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Payment systems sensitization
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Support and Promotion of Innovation
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Promotion of sustainability
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Promotion of Co-operation and Interoperability
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Technical advice in building the Digital Financial Systems ecosystem.
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Promotion of Financial Markets to work for the Poor
Our Services
Inclusive Economics
We are committed to developing a sustainable DFS ecosystem that promotes Financial Inclusion.
Policy & Regulation
DFPAZ partners with various authoritative bodies contributing towards equitable gains in DFS through lobbying for sustainable policies.
Research and Development
DFS is very diverse but still in its probationary infant stages. DFPAZ is dedicated to the research and promotion of developmental knowledge resources
Financial Literacy & Training
We provide for learning opportunities in various DFS fields as well as support for alumni, practicing professionals and the community in general.
Consumer Protection
DFS promotes social justice by promoting the rights of consumers and businesses in the marketplace
MSE Development
DFPAZ promotes the development of inclusive solutions for the Small to Medium Enterprise and informal business markets
Our Teams
The DFPAZ is guided by three anchor teams, the Board, Programs Committee and Implementation Partners.
Each of these teams forms a critical and integral part of our planning, strategy and implementation.
Our Partners
Partnerships are key to our approach to financial inclusion.
We work strategically with public and private sector partners to increase financial inclusion and build a sustainable financial sector.
