The following workspace should be used to discuss and collaborate concepts and ideas behind building a Mobile Banking Interface to Mifos.
Starting Points
- Mifos API (Previous work done on Mifos API - somewhat outdated but still relevant and a good source of background information)
Ongoing Discussion
Current Discussion - March 2008
Past Discussion
Discussion regarding SOAP Interface - Oct 2007
Concerns
- Do we open a new mailing list (e.g Mifos Mobile functional and developers) to clearly define issue and topics for MIFOS Mobile or keep the existing mailing list.
- Can we invite various groups like cgap, infodev, microsave etc that have worked or researched on similar interest in Microfinance parlance rather than re-inventing the will.
- Can we invite various operators like SMART Communication (SMART MONEY) and Globe Telecoms (G Cash) both of the Philipines, Safaricom (M-PESA) of Kenya, MTN and Standard Charter (MTN Banking) to give us their experience and support as well.
- Can we invite service providers like P2P Cash to see how to leverage on their solutions.
- Can we invite applications developers who may be willing to support with their existing code platforms?
Project Files
Preliminary Information
Previous studies, research, and development on M-Banking can be found within the Preliminary Information folder in the Resource Repository
Documents include (to name a few):
- Mobile Phones for Microfinance (.pdf) - CGAP Report on the usage of mobile phone in the microfinance sector.