The Bank of Cape Verde reported on its participation in a retreat examining inclusive digital public infrastructure and instant payment systems in Africa. Held in Salzburg, Austria, on Sept. 28-30, 2026, the meeting addressed strengthening trust in payment systems and expanding financial inclusion. Governor Óscar Santos joined the bank’s delegation at the event, organized by the AfricaNenda Foundation and Salzburg Global. Discussions examined regulatory harmonization, cooperation among central banks and mechanisms for coordination across borders. Participants also explored the role of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence in modernizing financial systems.
Bank of Cape Verde discusses inclusive digital infrastructure and instant payments at Salzburg retreat
The Bank of Cape Verde participated in a Sept. 28-30, 2026, retreat in Salzburg on inclusive digital public infrastructure and instant payments in Africa. Discussions addressed trust in payment systems and financial inclusion, alongside regulatory harmonization and cooperation across borders.