West Africa Payments & Fraud Policy Sprint
Welcome to the West Africa Payments & Fraud Policy Sprint
Combating fraud in digital payment systems requires a collaborative, multi-faceted approach involving diverse stakeholders.
On 8 – 9 July 2025, the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR), in collaboration with the West African Monetary Institute, will host a Policy Sprint in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on developing policy-driven solutions to combat fraud and thereby enhance the safety of digital payment systems in West Africa.
Apply now to attend. Space is limited.
What is a Policy Sprint?
A Policy Sprint is an intensive, fast-paced, and collaborative event that brings together a diverse group of experts from across the financial sector to rapidly explore, design, and test policy solutions for complex regulatory challenges. Through a series of workshops and discussions, participants will work in diverse teams to address critical issues innovatively and efficiently.
What are the challenges that we are trying to solve?
Click here to view a list of use cases based on challenges that were identified from AIR’s 2024 TechSprint to Combat Digital Payment Fraud, research conducted and a series of in-person and virtual workshops, roundtables and other discussions held with knowledgeable individuals.
We invite regulators, central banks, fintech innovators, payment service providers, consumer protection organisations, law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and others committed to enhancing digital payment safety to join us over the two days to collaboratively address the policy-related and regulatory interventions required to enhance payment system fraud prevention efforts in West Africa.
Why Participate?
You will have the opportunity to…
- Contribute your expertise to shape forward-looking, practical solutions and drive policy recommendations that may influence real-world regulatory and industry practices.
- Engage with diverse stakeholders—including regulators, fintechs, banks, consumer advocates, and technologists—in a structured, problem-solving environment.
- Gain exposure to the latest thinking, tools, and approaches in areas related to payments systems and fraud.
- Enhance your profile by participating in a high-impact initiative that showcases your knowledge and thought leadership.
- Build valuable connections with peers and decision-makers across sectors and jurisdictions.
- Learn from other disciplines, test assumptions, and co-create ideas in a dynamic, interactive format.
Apply to attend. Space is limited.
Deadline for application: 17 June 2025