The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy MADE Alliance: Africa, joining current co-chairs the African Development Bank Group and Mastercard in an initiative to provide digital access to critical services for 100 million individuals and businesses across Africa by 2034.
The MADE Alliance: Africa aligns with the collective efforts of the three major institutions to accelerate digitalization by expanding access to secure, affordable, high-quality broadband and data connectivity, and ensuring different digital services work together seamlessly to benefit users. The World Bank Group will contribute to the initiative its expertise, data driven insights, and experience supporting sustainable digital transformation.
"The World Bank Group is deeply committed to expanding inclusive digital access across Africa, and joining the MADE Alliance will help accelerate efforts to improve livelihoods, empower communities and drive economic growth across the continent. By bringing together our digital expertise, global knowledge, and local experience, we can help scale lasting, transformational impact."
- Sangbu Kim, Vice President for Digital, World Bank
