{"id":6406,"date":"2026-11-04T12:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T07:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/?p=6406"},"modified":"2026-11-04T12:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T07:31:11","slug":"sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/","title":{"rendered":"SBP Accelerator Programme: Powerful 16-Week Boost for Digital Payments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 23 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#SBP_Accelerator_Programme_Powerful_16-Week_Boost_for_Digital_Payments\" >SBP Accelerator Programme: Powerful 16-Week Boost for Digital Payments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#What_the_SBP_Accelerator_Programme_Offers\" >What the SBP Accelerator Programme Offers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#The_Role_of_the_Mojaloop_Foundation\" >The Role of the Mojaloop Foundation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#First_Initiative_of_the_SBP_Innovation_Hub\" >First Initiative of the SBP Innovation Hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#Who_Attended_the_Launch\" >Who Attended the Launch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#What_the_SBP_Said\" >What the SBP Said<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#Why_This_Matters_for_Pakistans_Payments_Sector\" >Why This Matters for Pakistan\u2019s Payments Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/spinpk.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/sbp-accelerator-programme-mojaloop\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBP_Accelerator_Programme_Powerful_16-Week_Boost_for_Digital_Payments\"><\/span>SBP Accelerator Programme: Powerful 16-Week Boost for Digital Payments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The SBP accelerator programme has officially begun. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the Mojaloop Country Accelerator Program for Pakistan in partnership with the Mojaloop Foundation. The goal is to strengthen the country\u2019s financial technology ecosystem and build local expertise in digital payment infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_SBP_Accelerator_Programme_Offers\"><\/span>What the SBP Accelerator Programme Offers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The programme runs for 16 weeks, from November 2026 to February 2027. It combines self-paced learning with expert-led sessions, so participants can study at their own pace while still getting direct guidance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It is designed for three groups:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Local system implementers<\/li>\n<li>Digital financial service providers<\/li>\n<li>Payment-hub operators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Participants will also join the Mojaloop technical community. That supports continued learning and helps institutions apply global best practices to Pakistan\u2019s evolving payments landscape.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_the_Mojaloop_Foundation\"><\/span>The Role of the Mojaloop Foundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Mojaloop Foundation is a non-profit organisation that maintains the Mojaloop open-source payment software. It is supporting the accelerator through programme design and technical training.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Initiative_of_the_SBP_Innovation_Hub\"><\/span>First Initiative of the SBP Innovation Hub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The accelerator is the first initiative under the Collaboration Framework of the SBP Innovation Hub. Both were launched at an inauguration ceremony held at SBP Karachi.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Innovation Hub was established under SBP Vision 2028. It provides a platform for structured engagement with the financial technology ecosystem. The Framework supports capacity building, knowledge exchange and ecosystem development through non-exclusive, technology-neutral and provider-neutral partnerships.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Attended_the_Launch\"><\/span>Who Attended the Launch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The ceremony brought together a wide cross-section of the sector. Attendees included:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>SBP leadership<\/li>\n<li>Representatives of the Mojaloop Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Senior representatives of banks and financial institutions<\/li>\n<li>Technology firms and fintechs<\/li>\n<li>Academia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_SBP_Said\"><\/span>What the SBP Said<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Addressing the ceremony, SBP Deputy Governor Saleem Ullah described the accelerator as an important opportunity to strengthen Pakistan\u2019s financial technology ecosystem. He noted that the initiative will connect local talent with global expertise, enabling Pakistani institutions to turn innovative ideas into practical payment solutions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He also expressed confidence that the collaboration will promote innovation, strengthen local technical capabilities and expand access to digital financial services.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Matters_for_Pakistans_Payments_Sector\"><\/span>Why This Matters for Pakistan\u2019s Payments Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Building skills at home is a practical way to improve the payments system. Instead of relying only on outside expertise, local implementers and operators gain hands-on knowledge of the infrastructure they will work with.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The initiative also reflects the SBP\u2019s commitment to responsible innovation, a stronger digital payments ecosystem and greater financial inclusion. The central bank links these goals to inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The SBP accelerator programme gives <a href=\"https:\/\/bnews99.com.pk\/index.php\/category\/banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pakistan\u2019s payments<\/a> community a structured, 16-week path to build technical skills and connect with a global open-source network. 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