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title: Empowering Emerging Nations with Data Sovereignty & Inclusion (SFF 2023)
description: Empowering emerging nations in achieving data sovereignty and financial inclusion | Singapore FinTech Festival 2023
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# [Empowering Emerging Nations with Data Sovereignty & Inclusion (SFF 2023)](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2023-session-recordings/sff-2023-videos/empowering-emerging-nations-in-achieving-data-sovereignty-and-financial-inclusion)

 Written by [GFTN](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2023-session-recordings/author/gftn) | Jan 23, 2024 5:00:00 AM

Synopsis:

Open, instant payment systems that connect entire populations are key to financial inclusion. But concerns about digital sovereignty and the risk of digital and data colonialism are growing in emerging economies.

In this session, experts delve into the challenges of establishing robust digital sovereignty frameworks while enhancing financial inclusion, access, and security; examine the significance of data sovereignty in empowering emerging nations' financially inclusive ecosystems; and explore collaborative approaches, technological solutions, and open-source frameworks to facilitate inclusive digital financial services.

Speakers:

- Kosta Peric, Deputy Director, Financial Services for the Poor, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore

Moderator:

- Paula Hunter, Executive Director, Mojaloop Foundation

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