Unbox, in collaboration with Enabel, is pioneering a cashless digital transaction ecosystem in Bujumbura, Burundi. This pilot project aims to provide secure, seamless, and scalable financial solutions that empower local businesses, improve economic resilience, and enhance financial transparency.
The Burundi pilot launched in January 2025 to test the feasibility and impact of digital transactions in an emerging market. The platform enables merchants and consumers to move away from cash dependence, ensuring greater financial security and operational efficiency.
Why This Matters
In many emerging markets, reliance on cash limits economic growth, reduces financial security, and restricts access to essential services. The Unbox platform addresses these challenges by offering:
Instant, Secure Digital Transactions – Removing the risks and inefficiencies of cash handling.
Financial Inclusion for Businesses & Individuals – Expanding economic participation for merchants and consumers.
Real-Time Transparency & Tracking – Ensuring financial accountability and trust.
Scalable & Easily Deployable Technology – Ready to expand to new regions with minimal effort.
How It Works
Unbox’s plug-and-play digital transaction system is designed for rapid deployment and effortless adoption:
Seamless Merchant Onboarding – Businesses join the platform quickly and easily, with built-in training for smooth integration.
Fast & Reliable Transactions – Digital payments work flawlessly, even in areas with inconsistent network coverage.
Real-Time Dashboards for Funders – Immediate visibility into transactions and economic impact.
Fully Configurable & Ready to Scale – The platform requires no additional development, allowing instant replication across new markets.
Within the first month, merchants seamlessly integrated into the ecosystem, and transaction volumes continue to grow steadily. The technology’s intuitive design ensures rapid onboarding with minimal learning curves, while real-time dashboards provide funders with instant visibility into financial flows and impact. Even in areas with inconsistent connectivity, payments remain reliable, ensuring uninterrupted commerce. This project is proving that a well-designed digital transaction system can drive economic inclusion, empower small businesses, and scale effortlessly to new markets—all without requiring additional development.