Digital Frontiers

18/06/2026

As governments, regulators, development organisations and the private sector advance digital transformation efforts, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is emerging as a critical enabler of inclusion, service delivery and economic participation. As investment in DPI grows worldwide, so does the need for professionals who can navigate not only the technology, but also the policy, governance, funding and implementation decisions that determine its impact.

Our Introduction to Digital Public Infrastructure (iDPI) course offers a practical, non-technical introduction to the nature, scope and implications of DPI. Participants explore real-world examples, governance and implementation considerations, key risks and safeguards, and the decisions that shape successful DPI initiatives. It is designed for professionals involved in building, implementing, funding, governing or supporting digital public infrastructure initiatives.

If you would like to deepen your understanding of the issues shaping DPI and engage with others working in this space, we invite you to join our next cohort.

Enrol by: 20 August 2026 | Duration: 3 weeks | Language: English | Technical Expert: Lina Hadboun

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17/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Robert Karanja​ as a speaker for the upcoming masterclass: The Digital Backbone: Architecting Trust and Transactions in Modern African States.
Over the past 25 years, Robert has worked across government, international institutions, the private sector and non-profit organisations across the African continent. His work focuses on responsible leadership, sustainable development and the foundations of Digital Public Infrastructure.

He has played a key role in developing multi-stakeholder initiatives and global standards that have strengthened African-led innovation in digital systems. His work continues to focus on Digital Identity, Data Protection, Inclusive and Instant Payment Systems and the wider architecture of Digital Public Infrastructure.

In this DFI Masterclass, Robert Karanja will bring a grounded view of how modern African states can design systems that actually work in practice. He will explore how identity creates trust at scale, how payment systems enable real-time value exchange and how governance holds the system together through privacy and resilience.

This is a practical conversation on what it takes to move from policy intent to a functioning national infrastructure that can scale without fragmentation.

Robert is a Certified Digital Finance Practitioner and alum of Digital Frontiers Institute, he holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Moi University​ and a BCom in Entrepreneurship from the University of Northern British Columbia​.

Join us on 9 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC to explore how Digital Public Infrastructure is being built in real contexts and what it takes to make it work at scale.

Register here https://ow.ly/7cTk50Zb00l

17/06/2026

The MSME finance gap remains a major barrier to growth across emerging markets.

This course explores how digital tools and innovations are reshaping MSME finance, from alternative credit models to data driven lending.

Build practical insight into the credit landscape and how digital finance can support more inclusive and resilient economies.

Enrol by: 19 July 2026 | Start: 23 July 2026 | Duration: 4 weeks | Language: English | Technical Expert: Maxime Lokossi

Learn more: https://ow.ly/9K1m50YVwuX

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09/06/2026

If you’ve been following our Introduction to Digital Public Infrastructure (iDPI) course or registered your interest for the Frontiers Intensive Workshops and are curious to go a level deeper, our upcoming free masterclass offers a first glimpse into how we explore DPI across our learning experiences.

Join Robert Karanja, Senior Advisor and Founder of DPI4Africa, for our upcoming free masterclass: The Digital Backbone: Architecting Trust and Transactions in Modern African States. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across government, the private sector, international institutions and non-profits, Robert will unpack the three foundational layers of DPI:
• The identity layer that establishes trust
• The payment layer that enables instant transactions
• The governance layer that safeguards inclusion, privacy and resilience

Attendees will gain practical insight into how interoperable digital systems are designed and how policy intent becomes implementation at national scale.

📅 9 July 2026 | 11:00 UTC

🔗 Secure your free seat here: https://ow.ly/zoXo50Z9m5K

04/06/2026

Digital transformation is accelerating. Are you keeping up?

This edition of our monthly Further the Frontiers newsletter brings you:
• Why Digital Public Infrastructure is becoming central to inclusive economies and how you can build it
• What 129 experts across 20+ markets reveal about instant payment systems
• Insights from Africa’s fintech ecosystem and the push for cross-border payments
• A closer look at Electronic Money Institutions and their role in financial inclusion

Be part of our global community, read the latest edition: https://ow.ly/UTi450Z7ym0

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Sabine Mensah, Shoukat Bizinjo, Dylan Lennox, Hellen Oger-Zaher, Pavel Shust, Todd Malone, AllianceDFA, Sarah Corley, Kauthar Conrad, Mel Houseman, Barbara Mintah Marfo

03/06/2026

Comment la monnaie numérique transforme-t-elle les systèmes financiers? Suivez notre cours sur la monnaie numérique en français
Le Certificat en monnaie numérique offre une compréhension pratique des paiements numériques, des systèmes et de leur rôle dans l’élargissement de l’accès financier.

Développez les compétences pour évaluer les services financiers numériques, comprendre la réglementation et les appliquer dans votre travail.
Date limite: 7 juin 2026 | Début: 11 juin 2026 | Durée: 10 semaines | Langue: anglais et français
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01/06/2026

EMIs are being held back.

They have expanded financial access for millions, yet in many markets, regulation still limits them to basic payments, restricting their ability to scale, innovate and truly drive inclusion.
In our latest Digital Finance Dialogue, Shoukat Bizinjo, Dylan Lennox, Hellene Oger-Zaher and Pavel Shust explore how more flexible, risk-based approaches are enabling EMIs to grow and what needs to change to unlock their full potential.

The panel brought together diverse perspectives from regulators, EMI providers, and global institutions to share case studies, highlight best practices, and encourage peer learning.

Watch the full session:
https://ow.ly/wefm50Z65pq

Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have emerged as key drivers of financial inclusion, providing accessible, low-cost digital financial services to underse...

25/05/2026

Digital transformation is only as strong as the systems behind it.

Join us for a live Masterclass:
The Digital Backbone: Architecting Trust and Transactions in Modern States

📅 9 July 2026
⏰ 11:00 UTC

As countries move faster to digitise services, the real challenge is not just access, it is trust, interoperability and scale.

In this session, Robert Karanja, Founder of DPI4Africa, will unpack how governments can design Digital Public Infrastructure that works in practice, not just on paper.

You will explore:
✔ How digital identity builds trust at scale
✔ How real-time payments power inclusive economies
✔ Why governance is critical for privacy and resilience
✔ What it takes to move from policy to real-world implementation

With over 25 years of experience across government, private sector and international organisations, Robert brings grounded insights from across Africa and beyond.

If you are working in digital transformation, public policy, financial services or development, this session will give you a clear, practical view of what effective DPI looks like.

🔗 Register here to join on 9 July: https://digitalfrontiers-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H5zm8JCLSriFt7_uaiPJgQ

22/05/2026

Comment la monnaie numérique transforme-t-elle les systèmes financiers? Suivez notre cours sur la monnaie numérique en français

Le Certificat en monnaie numérique offre une compréhension pratique des paiements numériques, des systèmes et de leur rôle dans l’élargissement de l’accès financier.

Développez les compétences pour évaluer les services financiers numériques, comprendre la réglementation et les appliquer dans votre travail.

Date limite: 7 juin 2026 | Début: 11 juin 2026 | Durée: 10 semaines | Langue: anglais et français

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