Afghanistan Quote by Jan Chipchase
“There is close to zero trust in institutions in Afghanistan. The mobile carriers have more trust than the banks.”
About This Quote
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.
Leverage mobile platforms for financial services.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- banking services
- mobile payments
- development projects
- policy design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can banks rebuild trust?
- What role can regulators play?
Mobile trust may be fragile and can shift with political changes.