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Uniting for Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure Future

November 4–6 2025 | Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa In an era where digital access defines opportunity, the Global DPI Summit 2025 lands at a pivotal moment for the African continent and the wider global community. Under the banner “DPI in Practice: Implementing Tomorrow’s Digital Society Today,” this gathering brings together […]

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Report: Leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)—encompassing interoperable systems such as digital payments, identity frameworks, and data-sharing networks—is revolutionizing Africa’s economic and social spheres. This report identifies the primary leaders advancing DPI across the continent, detailing their roles, initiatives, and collaborative efforts. The African Union (AU), African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), national governments, private sector innovators, and international organizations […]

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Bridging Borders, Boosting Business: Why Africa Must Prioritise Digital Public Infrastructure

By Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani and Paulin Basinga Imagine a world where every citizen can access government services with ease, small businesses can expand into new markets, and women have equal access to financial opportunities. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is key to making this a reality. DPI is a digital network that crisscrosses the economy, connecting people, […]

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The Transformative Power Of Digital Public Infrastructure In Africa: Shaping A Connected Future

As Africa embraces the digital age, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a powerful tool for promoting inclusion, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable development. Leaders from across the continent gathered at the Global DPI Summit in Cairo to explore how DPI is reshaping the digital landscape and creating new opportunities. Central to these discussions was the […]

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Building Africa’s Digital Future: A Blueprint For Accelerating Digital Public Infrastructure

The African continent is at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. At a recent panel discussion, leading experts from across Africa and global organizations delved into the feasibility and application of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Africa. The conversation centered on building an African DPI blueprint to catalyze inclusive growth, regional integration, and sustainable development. […]

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DPI Brewed In An African Pot – Shaping Digital Futures Across Africa

This article explores the key insights from the “DPI Brewed in an African Pot” session at the Global DPI Summit, focusing on how African nations are adopting and customizing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to suit their unique contexts. It highlights the importance of locally tailored solutions, the role of regional innovation, and strategies to bridge […]

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Global DPI Summit: Africa Leading the Charge in Digital Public Infrastructure Transformation

Paving the Path to Sustainable Development The Global DPI Summit, held from October 1-3, 2024, brought together representatives from over 100 countries, creating a rich platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across government, private industry, and civil society. The focus was clear: harnessing the power of safe, inclusive, and resilient DPI to accelerate progress […]

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Challenges and Prospects of Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa

At the recent 3i Africa Summit, held in Accra, Ghana, a panel of professionals gathered to discuss the critical theme of “Digital Public Infrastructure: The Highway for Growth and Prosperity.” The discussion cenered on the significant potential of digital infrastructure to drive growth and prosperity across the African continent. However, the panelists unanimously highlighted a […]

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Why digital public infrastructure can be a gamechanger for children

In many parts of the world, the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be over and lives are back to pre-pandemic normal. This is not the case for everyone, however. The shadow cast by the pandemic is long and still defines the lives of children, especially in low-and middle-income countries of the world. Here […]

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