VSLA Fintech Solution for African Communities

About Client

The client was a Denmark-based foundation focusing on empowering underserved communities with the help of innovative technology. With a focus on improving financial accessibility for rural populations in countries like Ghana and Niger.

Objectives

The client wanted to make a Blockchain-based Fintech solution for a Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) initiative. VSLA can help millions of underprivileged people access loans and financial services in a secure and transparent way. The core objectives of this solution include facilitating microfinance transactions without depending on traditional banking systems and integrating alternative communication channels for improving access to loans in poverty-stricken regions.

Problem Statement

In several regions of African countries like Ghana and Niger, access to financial services or loans remains a critical challenge, particularly in rural areas. Conventional banking systems are either non-existent or insufficient to meet the needs of these communities. As a result, people do not get access to reliable means to secure loans for personal or entrepreneurial reasons. Our clients sought a decentralized and cost-efficient Fintech solution to address these challenges effectively.

Challenges

Some of the major hurdles in developing a Blockchain-powered Fintech solution are

Lack of Banking Infrastructure Rural and remote regions had no access to traditional banking systems which necessitated an alternative financial model.
Low Digital Literacy Many individuals have little or no experience of using technology and even smartphones.
Limited Penetration of Smartphones End-users rely mostly on basic feature phones as smartphones are out of their reach due to several reasons.
Higher Operational Overheads Developing a back-end that maintains efficiency while minimizing costs is a complicated task.

Our Solutions

In-house teams of experienced developers have made a robust, Blockchain-based solution to address key challenges effectively

Blockchain-powered Transactions

We implemented a secure and decentralized Blockchain-based back end to manage microfinance transactions. It eliminates banking intermediaries and increases transparency.

Mobile Wallet Integration

We integrated Airtel Wallet in a mobile Fintech solution for the foundation to provide a reliable mobile banking system to rural users in Ghana and Niger countries.

USSD-based Interface

We developed a USSD-based interface to reach users without smartphones. Our interface enables users to interact with the platform through simple text commands.

Scalable Architecture

We launched the solution successfully in Ghana and Niger. Its scalable architecture works seamlessly and our client plans to expand it into other African countries as well.

Technology Stack

Swift

Kotlin

Blockchain

USSD

Airtel Wallet

ReactJS

Laravel

Outcome

The Blockchain-based microfinance solution covered large rural communities in Ghana and Niger. More than 10000 users living in rural areas of Ghana and Niger benefited from simplified loan disbursement processes without involving banks. Our VSLA-based solution assisted end users to improve their livelihoods and fostering local economic development. The client was happy and planned to increase the expansion of the solution for other African countries.

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About Client

Objectives

Problem Statement

Challenges

Challenges

Our Solutions

Blockchain-powered Transactions

Mobile Wallet Integration

USSD-based Interface

Scalable Architecture

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Technology Stack

Outcome

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