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Nov 2024
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The Evolving Payments Landscape in NALP ...

Visa CEMEA
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In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Leila Serhan, SVP & Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant and Pakistan (NALP), at Visa. Together, they explore the latest payment trends in the NALP region, the challenges and opportunities in advancing financial inclusion, and how Visa is working with government stakeholders to enable access for citizens. They also discuss Visa's role in supporting small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs in the region.  

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