Our Network

Partners & Collaborators

Building Africa's digital future through strategic partnerships

We collaborate with governments, development organizations, foundations, and technology partners who share our vision for an digitally transformed Africa.

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Partnership Philosophy

Collaboration at the Heart of Impact

At DPI4Africa, we believe that transforming the continent's digital landscape requires collective action. No single organization can achieve this alone. That's why we work hand-in-hand with a diverse network of partners who bring unique expertise, resources, and perspectives.

Our partnerships span governments who set the vision, foundations who fund the journey, development partners who provide technical expertise, and technology partners who build the solutions—all united by a shared commitment to Africa's digital transformation.

Together, we're not just building digital systems; we're building a digital future that reflects African innovation, serves African citizens, and strengthens African economies.

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Strategic Partners Worldwide

Invested in Impact

Funding & Investment Partners

Philanthropic foundations and impact investors supporting Africa's digital transformation

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Gates Foundation supports DPI4Africa's work in digital financial inclusion and health system digitization across Sub-Saharan Africa. Their investment has enabled pilot programs reaching over 10 million citizens in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Focus Areas: Financial Inclusion, Health Systems, Agricultural Digitization

Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network's investment in DPI4Africa focuses on building the ecosystem for responsible digital infrastructure. Their support has been instrumental in developing our policy advisory capabilities and building capacity across East African governments.

Focus Areas: Digital ID, Data Governance, Civic Technology

FSD Network

The Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network supports DPI4Africa's work in payment system interoperability and financial infrastructure across multiple African markets. Their regional presence enables cross-country learning and collaboration.

Focus Areas: Payment Systems, Consumer Protection, Market Infrastructure

AFR Rwanda

The Africa Liberal Forum Rwanda (AFR) partners with DPI4Africa on civic technology initiatives and democratic engagement through digital platforms. Our collaboration has supported citizen-government dialogue programs across East Africa.

Focus Areas: Civic Engagement, Democratic Participation, Digital Literacy

Africa Nenda Foundation

Africa Nenda Foundation partners with DPI4Africa to accelerate the development and deployment of instant payment systems across the African continent. Their support enables us to work with central banks and payment service providers to build inclusive, interoperable payment infrastructure that serves all Africans.

Focus Areas: Instant Payments, Payment interoperability, Financial Inclusion, Cross-Border Transactions

Strategic Alliances

Multilateral & Development Partners

International development organizations and government agencies driving continental transformation

African Union Commission

Strategic partner in implementing the Africa Digital Transformation Strategy across all 54 AU member states.

African Development Bank

Co-financing partner for national DPI programs in 12 countries, with $200M+ in approved financing.

Smart Africa Secretariat

Implementing pan-African digital initiatives and harmonizing policy frameworks across member states.

IITB India

Partnership with India's Information Technology department for knowledge exchange on digital identity systems and e-governance implementation lessons.

UNDP

Partner in digital development and supporting LDCs in building inclusive digital government services.

World Bank ID4D

Technical collaboration on identification for development, sharing global best practices adapted for African contexts.

Building Together

Technology Partners

Innovative technology companies powering Africa's digital transformation

MOSIP

Open-source digital identity platform enabling countries to build foundational ID systems

KoboToolbox

Data collection platform used for field surveys and community engagement across Africa

African Cloud Alliance

Pan-African cloud infrastructure providers ensuring data sovereignty and local hosting

iProov Africa

Biometric authentication technology adapted for African diversity and conditions

M-Pesa Foundation

Financial inclusion initiatives and agent network development across rural Africa

OpenBank Africa

Open banking APIs enabling fintech innovation and financial service interoperability

COSS

Centre for Open Source Solutions providing technical expertise for government digitalization projects

AI for Africa Consortium

Research collaboration on responsible AI applications for African public services

Government Collaboration

Government Partners

Working alongside African governments to build national digital infrastructure

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Kenya

Digital ID, M-Pesa ecosystem, e-Government services

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Ghana

Ghana Card, GhIPSS payments, national health ID

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Rwanda

Irembo platform, national ID integration

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Nigeria

NIN, BVN, payment system modernization

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South Africa

SASSA grants, PayUDP, data protection

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Ethiopia

National digital ID, fintech regulation

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Senegal

Mobile money, digital payments infrastructure

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Uganda

E-citizen services, payment integration

...and counting. We work with government agencies across all African regions.

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Partnership Impact

Success Through Collaboration

How our partnerships are creating measurable impact across Africa

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Cross-Border Payment Interoperability

Through our partnership with FSD Network and African Development Bank, DPI4Africa coordinated a groundbreaking initiative connecting Kenya's M-Pesa with Ghana's mobile money systems—enabling instant, low-cost transfers between the two largest mobile money markets in Africa.

$50M+

Monthly Transactions

2

Countries Connected

80%

Cost Reduction

Digital ID for Refugee Communities

Partnering with UNHCR and Gates Foundation, DPI4Africa helped develop a portable digital identity system that enables refugees to access services across East African countries—regardless of their location within the region.

500K+

Refugees Enrolled

5

Countries

30+

Services Accessible

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Partner with DPI4Africa to advance Africa's digital transformation

Government Partners

Collaborate with us to design and implement national digital public infrastructure programs tailored to your country's needs.

  • Policy development support
  • Technical advisory services
  • Implementation guidance
  • Regional coordination
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Funders & Investors

Invest in impactful digital infrastructure projects across Africa with our proven track record and strong government relationships.

  • High-impact project pipeline
  • Measurable outcomes
  • Strong governance
  • Regional expertise
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Technology Partners

Join our ecosystem of technology providers contributing to Africa's digital infrastructure development.

  • Large-scale deployments
  • Open standards focus
  • African market access
  • Knowledge sharing
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Partner Voices

What Our Partners Say

"DPI4Africa brings an unparalleled understanding of both the technical and political dimensions of digital transformation. Their work with our grantees has accelerated progress on financial inclusion by years."

Senior Program Officer

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

"The DPI4Africa team's deep roots in African governance and technology ecosystems make them the ideal partner for our civic technology investments. Their impact is tangible and sustainable."

Investment Partner

Omidyar Network

"Working with DPI4Africa on payment system interoperability has been transformative. Their coordination across multiple African markets is achieving results we couldn't accomplish alone."

Regional Director

FSD Network

"The knowledge exchange facilitated by DPI4Africa, including the India partnership, has given us invaluable insights into implementing digital ID at scale. Practical, applicable, and deeply relevant."

Director General

National IT Agency, Ethiopia