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…
Kenya is at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, with groundbreaking initiatives like the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP), Konza Technopolis, Huduma Namba, and e-Citizen shaping the nation’s future. As Kenya strives to become a leading player in the global digital…
Digital public infrastructure in Kenya is growing rapidly thanks to initiatives like Huduma Namba and M-Pesa, as well as programs like the National Optic Fibre Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI) and e-Citizen. In this article, we will examine how the Kenyan NOFBI…
In recent years, the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has become increasingly apparent as African nations strive to leverage technology to drive economic development and improve the lives of their citizens. At the forefront of this movement is Emmanuel…
In an exclusive insight shared by Dr. Baltazar Candrinho, Director of Mozambique’s National Malaria Control Program, Mozambique is taking significant strides in the realm of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), particularly within the health sector. As Dr. Candrinho outlines, Mozambique is…
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…
As Africa continues to make strides toward becoming a digitally connected continent, digital public infrastructure (DPI) is emerging as a powerful tool to drive inclusion and social and economic transformation. DPI encompasses platforms that facilitate digital identity, payments, and data…
At the recent Global DPI Summit in Cairo, Egypt, Africa.com caught up with Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In this impromptu interview, Mene shared valuable insights into the challenges and progress surrounding the implementation…
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…
Kenya has implemented several key Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) projects that have significantly impacted various sectors. In fact, the East African country is one of the biggest adopters of the initiative in Africa. In this article, we will examine two…