Last updated: 28 october, 2009 - 20:27 GMT

Somaliland

Media Player

To play this content JavaScript must be turned on and the latest Flash player installed.

Play in either Real OR Windows Media players

Dahabshiil, the international money transfer company, has launched a debit card facility in Hargeisa, the capital of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland.

But will these cards impact the lives of ordinary people and what exactly will they do?

BBC Focus on Africa's Sophie Ikenye spoke to Abdul Rashid Mohamed Said, Dahabshiil's general manager.

BBC © 2014The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.