Our Purpose

Who We Serve

The African citizen is at the heart of everything we do

Behind every digital system, every payment transaction, every digital ID is an African life being transformed. We measure our success by the impact on everyday Africans—from the market woman in Lagos to the smallholder farmer in rural Ethiopia.

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At the Center

The African Citizen

Every digital public infrastructure system we help build serves one ultimate purpose: improving the lives of everyday Africans

We believe in a future where:

Every African has a digital identity

No one is left behind because they lack official identification

Money moves instantly and affordably

Sending money to family across borders costs cents, not dollars

Government services are accessible to all

Getting a passport, paying taxes, or accessing healthcare happens from your phone

Small businesses can compete globally

The market woman in Lagos can receive international payments as easily as a bank

Digital mobile money payment for fresh grains at African local outdoor market

500M+

Africans using mobile money today

Serving Every African

Lives Transformed

How digital public infrastructure serves different segments of the African population

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Smallholder Farmers

Access market prices on your phone, receive payments directly, and access agricultural extension services without traveling to town.

Digital payments for produce
Agricultural market information
Access to credit and loans
Crop insurance

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Market Traders & SMEs

Run your business more efficiently with digital payments, manage inventory, and access customers beyond your physical location.

Mobile payment acceptance
Digital inventory management
Business loans & credit
Online customer reach

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Pensioners & Elderly

Receive your pension and social grants directly on your phone—no long queues, no travel, no waiting.

Direct mobile payments
No travel required
Real-time notifications
Secure & transparent

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Students & Youth

Access education online, verify credentials digitally, and build a financial history that opens doors to opportunities.

Digital academic credentials
E-learning access
Student loans
Remote job opportunities

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Young Entrepreneurs

Launch and grow your business with digital payment infrastructure, access funding, and reach customers across borders.

Business registration online
Digital payment APIs
Cross-border commerce
Access to investors

Patients & Healthcare Seekers

Access your medical records anywhere, receive telemedicine consultations, and get medicines delivered to remote areas.

Digital health records
Telemedicine access
Insurance verification
Medicine delivery

No One Left Behind

Reaching the Underserved

We prioritize those most often excluded from formal systems—ensuring DPI truly serves everyone

In Africa, those who need services most are often those least reached by them. Rural communities, refugees, informal workers, women, and people with disabilities face barriers that DPI can break down—if designed inclusively.

We work with governments and partners to ensure digital systems are designed with—and for—the most marginalized, so no African is left behind in the digital revolution.

400M+

Africans without ID

600M+

Unbanked adults

Rural Communities

Mobile-first systems that work offline and reach areas without bank branches or government offices

Refugees & Displaced Persons

Portable digital identity that travels with people, enabling access to aid and services across borders

Women & Girls

Designing for accessibility, affordability, and safety to ensure women can participate equally

People with Disabilities

Accessibility-first design including voice interfaces, screen readers, and physical access

Enabling Excellence

Government Institutions

We help governments serve citizens better—more efficiently, more transparently, more equitably

Central Banks

Payment system modernization, mobile money regulation, financial inclusion strategy

Identity Authorities

National ID programs, enrollment infrastructure, authentication services

Line Ministries

Health, education, agriculture—digitizing service delivery across sectors

Regional Bodies

AU, RECs—harmonizing DPI across borders for continental integration

What We Provide to Governments

Strategic Roadmaps
Comprehensive plans for national DPI ecosystems
Implementation Support
Hands-on guidance through deployment
Capacity Building
Training government teams for sustainability
Cross-Border Coordination
Connecting national systems for regional integration

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Amplifying Impact

Development Partners

We work with foundations, multilateral institutions, and bilateral donors to maximize the impact of their investments in African digital development.

Funding Leverage

Our strong government relationships help donors achieve greater uptake of their investments

Measurement & Evaluation

Rigorous impact measurement frameworks that demonstrate real outcomes

Technical Due Diligence

Independent assessment of DPI proposals and implementations

Trusted by Gates Foundation, FSD Network, Omidyar Network, African Development Bank, and more.

Every African Deserves Access to Digital Services

Join us in building digital public infrastructure that serves the African citizen first—transforming how governments deliver services, how businesses operate, and how lives are lived across the continent.

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100M+

Citizens Reached

20+

Countries

50+

Government Partners

$2.5B+

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