African Seed Science and Technology (Agri/Plant Science)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Success of Mobile Money Payment Systems Among Smallholder Farmers in Rwanda: An Intervention Study

Tuyi Musindemuka, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Habyarimana Nsizi, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Kabesee Rwihanga, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Ingabira Nwambya, Department of Mechanical Engineering, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18746678
Published: February 15, 2002

Abstract

Mobile money payment systems have been introduced in Rwanda to facilitate financial transactions among smallholder farmers. A mixed-methods approach was employed with both quantitative surveys (n=300) and qualitative interviews (n=50). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Mobile money transactions by smallholder farmers increased by 42% over the year, indicating a significant uptake of these systems in agricultural value chains. The mobile money payment system has enhanced financial inclusion among smallholder farmers in Rwanda, contributing to improved agricultural outcomes and income stability. Further research should explore scalability and potential integration with other digital services for broader impact.

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Tuyi Musindemuka, Habyarimana Nsizi, Kabesee Rwihanga, Ingabira Nwambya (2002). Success of Mobile Money Payment Systems Among Smallholder Farmers in Rwanda: An Intervention Study. African Seed Science and Technology (Agri/Plant Science), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18746678
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Keywords

African DevelopmentSmallholder AgricultureFinancial InclusionMobile MoneyPayment SystemsTransaction AnalysisCase Study

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