The Role of African Champions in Contributing to a Broader Understanding of Digital Public Infrastructure
African Champions Accelerating Digital Public Infrastructure A recent paper—African Champions Accelerating Digital Public Infrastructure—explored the perspectives and needs of African DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) champions across thirteen African countries and WAEMU to understand the priorities, challenges, and successes of DPI ecosystems in each local context. The paper, written on a multi-country rapid landscaping of domestic […]
African Champions Accelerating Digital Public Infrastructure
Globally, governments are prioritising interoperable, secure, and inclusive digital infrastructures to deliver public services at scale. The African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy recognises Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as essential for advancing the continent’s social and economic development. Yet, amid the broad digitalisation push, African countries vary widely in terms of technical capacity, regulatory frameworks and […]
Gender Inclusive Policies: How Do We Ensure They are Actually Inclusive?
Gender equality has been a strategic objective of many organisations for the last decade with the aim to achieve equal opportunities and outcomes for all people in the workplace. With significant progress already made in several countries, many organisations are continuing to include steps to achieving gender equity into their policies. The Gender at Work […]
Driving Change Towards Gender Equality: The Gender Equality Changemakers Programme
The call for gender equality change agents in organisations worldwide has never been louder, and in response to this growing demand, the Gender Equality Changemakers (GEC) programme was born. Developed to mobilise a network of competent changemakers, the GEC programme envisions accelerating progress towards gender equality within African organisations, with plans to expand its reach […]
Strengthening Financial Inclusion through the Digital Financial Inclusion Supervision (DFIS) Programme
Financial Sector Authorities (FSAs), including regulators, supervisors, and policymakers, play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape and ensuring the stability and inclusivity of financial systems. But their capacity-building needs are often overlooked. Recognising this gap, Digital Frontiers, in collaboration with Toronto Centre and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) with support […]
How the Instant & Inclusive Payment Systems Programme is Driving Development and Innovation
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, inclusive and efficient payment systems are crucial for fostering financial inclusion and driving economic growth. Recognising this need, the Instant and Inclusive Payment Systems (IIPS) programme was developed with the aim of making payment systems more accessible, inclusive, and efficient for both formal and informal economic actors. By enhancing […]
Unleashing the Power of Digital Finance: The Impact of the Digital Frontiers CDFP Programme
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the digital finance industry has witnessed a transformative shift. The integration of digital financial services into traditional banking systems has not only improved access to financial services but also fostered financial inclusion for underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries. And Digital Frontiers’ Certified Digital Financial Practitioner […]
If We Fail To Secure Financial Inclusion For African Women, It’s A No-grow Future
There is a shared truth among women living across Africa’s 54 economies: for the wealth of the continent to bloom, they must be financially included, writes Tariro Nyimo, Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Fundraising at Digital Frontiers – a non-profit organisation that develops gender equality and financial inclusion capacity-building programmes, to help Africa achieve the […]
Africa’s Reskilling Crisis: Navigating the Path to Digital Readiness and Equitable Progress
Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) issued its Future of Jobs report, a comprehensive study that carries profound implications for educators, employers, and policymakers across the globe, with a particularly urgent message for Africa. As we stand at the intersection of technological advancement and workforce evolution, the reskilling crisis looms large, demanding immediate […]
Navigating Digital Public Infrastructure: A Path to Inclusive Digital Finance and beyond
In an era of rapid technological advancement and digital transformation, the emergence of new concepts is often met with scepticism. One such term that’s recently gained prominence is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), with many asking: is this a useful category or simply a captivating diversion, asks David Porteous, Founder and CEO at Integral: Governance Solutions. […]
