LIBREVILLE, Gabon — In a pivotal move towards modernizing its financial infrastructure, 22 key players from Gabon’s digital payments ecosystem gathered in Libreville on July 16, 2026, for a technical workshop.
The workshop focused on the implementation of the QR code Gimac, which is set to revolutionize payment methods across the nation.
The initiative, led by Yves Benoît Andecko, the coordinator of the Madigipaie project and technical advisor at the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization, and Innovation, is part of a broader strategy to digitize financial transactions within Gabon.
The workshop was attended by representatives from the Groupement Interbancaire Monétique de l’Afrique Centrale (Gimac), including the General Director, Guy-Noël Londongo, and the Head of the Department of Network Development and Market, Landry Evima. Madigipaie’s primary goal is to streamline cash payments by promoting the use of QR codes, a move that could significantly reduce the country’s reliance on cash.
According to Andecko, the workshop aimed to coordinate efforts between mobile money operators, banks, microfinance institutions, and IT companies to define a common strategy for the further deployment of QR code payments and to sensitize the public and merchants to the benefits of using Gimac.
The workshop provided an opportunity to review the progress made since the program’s inception in 2025. To date, 3,273 merchants have been registered, with 1,382 QR codes deployed, reaching the goal of 20,000 merchants. Sensitization efforts have reached 2,001 merchants, including 783 formal, 1,187 informal, and 0 semi-formal.
Looking ahead, the Ministry hopes to accelerate interoperability to facilitate intra — operator payments and to further deploy QR Code Gimac among economic operators.
Additionally, discussions centered on massification communication mechanisms to ensure full inclusion of all stakeholders in the value chain.
The success of the Madigipaie program hinges on widespread adoption and overcoming technical and logistical challenges. Despite these challenges, the initiative has garnered optimism from financial experts, who emphasize the need for robust cybersecurity and seamless integration with existing systems to ensure its success.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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