1、The economic impact ofmobilemoney in AsiaThe GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover,develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change.Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people,industry,and so

2、ciety thrive.Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries,the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars:Connectivity for Good,Industry Services and Solutions,and Outreach.This activity includes advancing policy,tackling todays big

3、gest societal challenges,underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work,and providing the worlds largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.We invite you to find out more at GSMA Mobile MoneyThe GSMAs Mobile Money programme works to

4、accelerate the development of the mobile money ecosystem for the underserved.For more information,please contact us: This publication was supported by the GatesFoundation.AuthorsRishi Raithatha and Gianluca Storchi.Marketing support was provided by Joyce Kong.Published April 2025 2025 GSMAContents01

5、 Mobile moneys impact beyond financial inclusion 0402 The macroeconomic impact of mobile money inAsia 07Mobile moneys contribution to GDP byregion 09Mobile moneys GDP contribution in Asia bycountry 1003 Drivers of mobile moneys impact on GDP 11Quantifying the impact ofmobile moneys drivers on GDP gr

6、owth 13Comparing Asia and SubSaharan Africa 14 Conclusion:How policy drives mobile money adoption 1501 Mobile moneys impact beyond financial inclusion01 Mobile moneys impact beyond financial inclusion05/17Mobile money is now a financial service of choice across several markets worldwide.Mobile money