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AfricaNenda, Gates Foundation and Equity Group Partner to Accelerate Digital Public Infrastructure Across Africa
Equity Group Holdings, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and implementation of digital public infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. The collaboration aims to expand financial inclusion, strengthen digital payment ecosystems and support Africa’s digital transformation through stronger public-private partnerships while modernizing African economies.
At the same time, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has been appointed the Continental Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Champion in recognition of his leadership in advancing inclusive digital financial ecosystems and his commitment to driving Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
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