One of the key findings in the study was the need to build strong bank agency networks, so that the roll out of mobile and branchless banking, that form the core of DFS in the country is strengthened. The presentation was very well received and industry stakeholders were highly appreciative of PFIP’s efforts in conducting the study and bringing out the various aspects to be considered by stakeholders for moving the DFS market in the country forward. The presentation highlighted the gaps and challenges that the DFS market faces in the Solomon Islands while listing out the suggested interventions covering areas such as policy & regulatory, service providers, infrastructure, customers, business case and agency networks. The Governor and Deputy Governor of the CBSI were present during the presentations and provided relevant information and updates from the regulatory perspectives. The findings from the study were presented to a cross section of stakeholders on Monday 27th April 2015 with nearly 40 participants from the commercial banks, private sector, MNOs, insurance companies, third party service providers, government, members of the National Financial Inclusion Task force etc.

These workshops were an immediate outcome of the DFS assessment study completed by PFIP with technical assistance provided by Enclude Solutions. HONIARA, Solomon Islands, - The Pacific Financial Inclusion Program (PFIP) in partnership with the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has conducted a series of Digital Financial services (DFS) workshops in Honiara, Solomon Islands during the week from 27th April to 1st May 2015.

Agency banking presentation