Dar es Salaam, Oct. 15 -- AS financial services increasingly move towards digital platforms, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) across Africa face growing pressure to modernise their operations, strengthen accountability and develop services that respond to the needs of a younger generation.

For millions of people who depend on cooperatives to save money, access loans and finance economic activities, the ability of these institutions to adapt to technological changes is becoming increasingly important.

Beyond providing financial services, strong cooperatives can help households improve their livelihoods, support small businesses and widen opportunities for people who struggle to access conventional banking services.

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