The emergence of the African digital economy is enhancing millions of lives and significantly transforming all communities on the continent. Africa’s digital economy might help the continent develop by nearly $180 billion by the middle of the decade. Because of this, Digify Africa’s goal has always been to be at the forefront of opportunity and innovation in the African digital economy.
We are proud to announce that we will participate in two groundbreaking programs this year that aim to transform accessibility to digital skills and literacy across the continent.
Digital Equity Accelerator
The Digital Equity Accelerator, an initiative of Aspen Institute in collaboration with HP, Inc., works to advance social and economic equality by investing in not-for-profit organisations and NGOs that are accelerating digital inclusion. Launched in 2022, the Accelerator has successfully helped scale seven organisations from India, Morocco, and the United States, boosting their cumulative reach by 1.7 million people and counting. In 2023, the Accelerator expanded its programming to ten organisations from Malaysia, Mexico and South Africa.
Mastercard EdTech Fellowship Program
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program is a specialised venture support program for EdTech ventures specially created for high-growth, high-impact businesses tackling urgent issues in South African education using technology and creativity.
Over the next couple of months, we will undergo rigorous training and receive several benefits, including funding, coaching, mentoring and other forms of assistance. We look forward to working closely with the Injini team to further educational outcomes in South Africa.
These two initiatives will support us in our ongoing efforts to increase young engagement in the digital economy through interventions that are focused on impactful digital education and training.
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