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ArticleCampbell systematic reviews2026

PROTOCOL: Advancing Agent Networks and Merchant Payments for Financial Inclusion in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): An Evidence and Gap Map.

David Sarfo Ameyaw, Sheila Agyemang Oppong, Peter Quartey, Kwadwo Danso-Mensah, Miriam Oppong, Nana Esi Badu-Ansah, Daniel Osarfo, Aisha Adam, Clarice Panyin Nyan, Hannah Afra Darkwah and 1 more

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Article in Campbell systematic reviews, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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David Sarfo AmeyawInternational Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Sheila Agyemang OppongInternational Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Peter QuarteyInstitute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Kwadwo Danso-MensahInternational Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Miriam OppongInternational Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Nana Esi Badu-AnsahInternational Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Daniel OsarfoInstitute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Aisha AdamInstitute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Clarice Panyin NyanInternational Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Hannah Afra DarkwahInstitute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Isaac LestaInternational Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED), Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.

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Abstract

This Evidence and Gap Map (EGM) protocol aims to systematically identify, map, and synthesize the existing evidence on supply-side interventions that strengthen agent networks and merchant payment systems for advancing financial inclusion in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Specifically, the EGM will: (1) identify clusters of evidence that present opportunities for further evidence synthesis, including systematic reviews, and (2) highlight critical evidence gaps where additional primary research and evaluations are needed. By organizing evidence across intervention types, outcome domains, and study designs, the EGM will provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of what is known about the development of agent networks and merchant payment ecosystems. The findings will support evidence-informed decision-making by policymakers, regulators, funders, and practitioners seeking to strengthen inclusive and resilient digital financial service delivery systems in LMICs.

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agent networksevidence and gap mapfinancial inclusionlow- and middle-income countriesmerchant payments

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PMID42282084
PMCPMC13170429

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