Mifos Mobile Project

The following work space 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• Mifos API (Previous work done on Mifos API - somewhat outdated but still relevant and a good source of background information)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

1. Do we open a new mailing list (e.g Mifos Mobile functional and developers) to clearly define issues and topics for MIFOS Mobile or keep the existing mailing list.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Can we invite service providers like P2P Cash to see how to leverage on their solutions.
5. Can we invite application 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.

See Also