THE TAKE AWAYS:
- The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is an initiative launched by the African Union.
- To promote financial integration and facilitate trade and economic growth across the African continent.
- PAPSS aims to harmonize payment systems and facilitate cross-border transactions, thereby reducing the cost and time involved in making payments across Africa.
- It is designed to enhance financial inclusion and promote economic development by providing a platform for seamless and efficient payment and settlement processes among African countries.