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Mastercard’s CEO meets with Uganda’s Prime Minister to discuss the role of technology in driving inclusive growth

October 23, 2018

KAMPALA, Uganda, 23 October 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Ajay Banga, President and CEO of Mastercard, visited Uganda this week where he met with Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda. During their meeting, Mr. Banga reinforced Mastercard’s ongoing commitment to the country and also emphasized the role that digital payment ecosystems can play in enabling economic growth and driving financial inclusion, supporting Uganda’s Vision 2040. 

 

Ajay Banga, President and CEO of Mastercard with Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda

Ajay Banga, President and CEO of Mastercard with Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda

 

During his visit, Mr Banga also hosted Mastercard’s first CEO Conversations event in Uganda, bringing together business leaders from across the country to share their insights on how technology and partnerships can help drive inclusive growth in Africa.
 
Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Mastercard.
 
 
About Mastercard
Mastercard, www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. Mastercard products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter: @MastercardMEA and @MastercardNews, join the discussion on the Beyond the Transaction Blog and subscribe for the latest news on the MEA Engagement Bureau.
 
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Aleksandra Babic
Mastercard
Vice President Africa Marketing & Communications
Aleksandra.Babic@mastercard.com
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