Archive · 26 May 2025
India-Africa Digital Partnership: A New Compact Emerges
India and several African countries are working together on digital projects.
India is sharing its technology, like systems for digital IDs and payments, to make things easier and more accessible.
This is happening because many African countries want to use technology to improve their services.
They're working with India to build these systems.
It's like India is sharing its digital tools to help Africa.
There are problems, like the cost of internet and devices, and the need for better infrastructure like reliable power.
But the goal is to make digital services available to everyone in Africa.
India and African nations are developing a digital partnership focusing on digital solutions.
India is sharing its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) model, emphasizing affordability and public orientation.
Several African countries are adopting Indian DPI models, including payment systems and national ID systems.
Challenges include the digital divide, high data costs, and infrastructure needs.
A new India-Africa digital compact aims to advance digital inclusion through collaboration.
- Who
- India and African Nations
- What
- Developing digital partnerships.
- When
- Emerging in recent years.
- Where
- Africa, India
- Why
- To advance digital inclusion and socio-economic progress.
African Perspective
Indian Perspective
Digital Approach
African Perspective
Other partners may offer state-backed financial mechanisms for digital adoption.
Indian Perspective
Emphasizes public-oriented, adaptable, and open-source digital solutions.
- Key Initiative
- Pan-African e-Network (2009)
- Focus
- Sharing and co-creating digital solutions
- Partnerships
- Togo, Zambia, Namibia, and Ghana
- Model
- India's DPI model (affordable, scalable, public-oriented)
- Challenge
- Digital divide and infrastructure gaps