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“There is close to zero trust in institutions in Afghanistan. The mobile carriers have more trust than the banks.” quote by Jan Chipchase
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“There is close to zero trust in institutions in Afghanistan. The mobile carriers have more trust than the banks.”

Jan Chipchase

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Source Interview: The Mobile Economy, 2015

People trust mobile operators more than banks in Afghanistan due to perceived reliability and accessibility.

In simple terms: Afghans trust phones over banks.

Key Takeaway

Leverage mobile platforms for financial services.

Themes

trust technology finance Afghanistan institutional credibility

Mood

cautious optimistic

Type

analytical pragmatic

When to use this quote

  • banking services
  • mobile payments
  • development projects
  • policy design

Key Concepts

mobile banking social trust financial inclusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can banks rebuild trust?
  • What role can regulators play?
A Different Perspective

Mobile trust may be fragile and can shift with political changes.

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