Princess Puskas

Princess Puskas is a senior economist in the Modelling and Forecasting unit, Research and Financial Stability Department at the Central Bank of Botswana. Over the past decade, she has achieved proficiency in macro-economic analysis and forecasting, as well as deriving clarity, insight and knowledge from data in the formulation and implementation of monetary policy. She has keen interest in topics relating to the adoption of digital technologies, for example, mobile money payments to facilitate financial inclusion, and offer potential for financial integration for micro, small and medium sized enterprises, as well as develop regulations that encourage inclusiveness, while minimising fraud and risk. 

Ms Puskas holds a Master of Commerce, specialising in Economics from the University of Cape Town, and is a member of the 2022 Young African TradeExperettes Fellowship.

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Landlocked Developing Countries and Trade in Africa

Princess Puskas & Tlotlo Nkile

Landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are usually marginalized from major transportation networks and logistics services. to enhance their access to the global market. To overcome this problem, they should cooperate to build sustainable transport and communications infrastructure that improves transit efficiency, promotes regional integration, and enhances business competitiveness.

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Internationalising Mobile Banking in Africa

Princess Puskas

Digital payments have emerged as an alternative to the traditional concept of money. Notably, mobile money has been revolutionary for cross-border remittances in Africa, and a major catalyst for payments growth in the continent. However, despite its increased use and the likelihood it will have a more radical and lasting effect on African markets, there are still remaining challenges to the adoption of mobile money across borders.

Trade ExperettesAuthors, Princess Puskas