Ant and UN body partner for African financial inclusion

ADDIS ABABA - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has forged a partnership this month with Ant Financial of China to promote financial inclusion in the continent.

ECA Executive Secretary Vera Songwe, who stressed the importance of digital financial inclusion platforms for Africa's future development, has underscored the positive prospects of working in partnership with Ant Financial.

Ant is an affiliate of the Alibaba Group and a specialist in online financial services.