Ashley Olson Onyango is the head of financial inclusion and agritech at GSMA, where she leads efforts to drive innovation and collaboration in financial services and agricultural technology across emerging markets. With a strong focus on bridging the digital divide, Ashley works to empower underserved populations by fostering inclusive solutions that leverage mobile technology to improve financial access and health, strengthen global food systems, and enhance resilience in rural and agricultural communities.
As more mobile money providers offer access to credit, savings and insurance products, going beyond payments could improve their diverse customers’ financial health while contributing to economic growth.