Expert comment – Digital Impact Alliance

Inclusive digital transformation starts with strong data governance. Civil society is proving it in Africa.

Africa’s rapid digitalisation has created both opportunities and risks, and without inclusive governance models, there is a real risk that marginalised communities could be left behind. This is why civil society organizations are crucial, as they play an important role in shaping the region’s data governance landscape. Their contributions span policy advocacy, watchdog functions, community empowerment, and digital literacy initiatives. Read more about their efforts in this expert comment.

Digital payments are boosting global financial inclusion. As they’re integrated in DPI efforts, understanding their impact is crucial.

Payments are the lifeblood of an economy. Measuring the impact of a payment system gives critical insight into the health of an economy. This piece looks at why policy makers need to measure the impact of Payment Systems, what they need to measure, and how they can implement measurement systems.

Personal data can be an enormous asset for people. With digitalization, the opportunities are even greater.

Access to personal data can be a powerful tool for people globally. With digitalization, these assets are becoming even more vital, thanks to their ability to prove key facts about us, verify our identities, and enable us to interact with the world. In this expert comment, we explore the power of digital credentials and how to maximize their value for the future.

Data can create immense value for the people and communities who generate it. Data leaders in Africa demonstrate how to pursue data strategies that build public trust.

As Africa reaches a critical juncture, will the world rise to the moment?

With a booming youth population and rapid urbanization, Africa is undergoing extraordinary demographic changes. By 2030, Africans will make up roughly 50% of new workers globally. Yet these shifts are coupled with a distressing lack of economic growth. Digital technology, when responsibly harnessed, leveraged, and governed, can play an outsized role in bridging key development gaps. Read this expert comment to learn more.

Millions of young Africans are entering the workforce. A DPI approach can fuel urgently needed job growth.

In 2035, there will be more young Africans entering the workforce each year than in the rest of the world combined. Millions of new job opportunities are urgently needed for people like Abigail, her peers, and her family to thrive. At the same time, countries across Africa – and around the world – are rapidly investing in and expanding digital public infrastructure (DPI). In this expert comment, we examine how to maximize DPI investments for economic growth and new job opportunities.

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