Susu
About
A traditional community-based savings system in Ghana, primarily used by women to pool resources and provide financial support.
News published about Susu
AllAgriTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)CleanTechCryptoE-commerceEdTechWomen in tech
Beyond Mobile Money: The Quiet Struggle to Modernize Ghana’s Ancient Susu System
Tech Labari - Sep 30, 2025
The 2025 Global Findex Report shows that 36% of Ghanaian women save formally, but men are still 7 percentage points more likely to do so. The Susu system serves as a critical counterweight to financial exclusion, particularly for women facing barriers with formal banks.
Ghana Cooperative Susu Collectors Association (GCSCA)Bank of GhanaSusuMobile MoneySusuPaa
Comment

Discussion

Have a question related to Africa Tech?
Leverage the Hadu community to get answers and advice for your most pressing questions about Africa Tech.