> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://specs.govstack.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://specs.govstack.global/payments/readme.md).

# Payments Building Block Specification

***First Developed by:***\
Vijay Mauree, Arnold Kibuuka, and Dr. P. S. Ramkumar ([ITU](https://itu.int)), Francesco Pasti ([GSMA](https://www.gsma.com/)), James Dailey, David Higgins ([MIFOS](https://mifos.org)), Oscar Correia ([Maarifa Education](https://www.maarifaeducation.com/)), Khuram Farooq ([World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/)) and Elie Sawaya ([GIZ](https://giz.de/))

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***Authors to this version:***\
Vijay Mauree, Arnold Kibuuka, David Higgins, and Oscar Correia

***Editor:***\
Ali González-García

<figure><img src="/files/LEsBcxkJ0TRnt0NCvY3Y" alt="Payments Building Block cover"><figcaption><p>Payments Building Block cover</p></figcaption></figure>


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