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India aims to strengthen ties with African nations through digital cooperation, leveraging its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to promote mutual economic growth and digital transformation. At GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakesh, Indian Minister Jayant Chaudhary highlighted India's success with DPI in...
India aims to strengthen economic ties with African nations by sharing its expertise in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to accelerate digital transformation and inclusive growth. At GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakesh, Indian Minister Jayant Chaudhary showcased India's successful DPI initiatives such as Aadhaar, UPI, ONDC, and digital healthcare services, highlighting opportunities for collaboration in AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and skill development.
India’s DPI model, proven effective in enhancing service delivery and financial inclusion domestically, is offered as a blueprint for other developing countries to build resilient digital ecosystems. Bilateral discussions at the summit focused on AI, research, and digital skills, while efforts to integrate India’s UPI payment system with regional partners aim to boost trade and economic integration.
Chaudhary emphasized that India’s rapid digitalization and established open-source DPI platforms position the country as a catalyst for accelerating technology adoption in developing nations. With a notable 33.39% increase in AI hiring reported by the 2025 Stanford AI Index, India’s growing talent pool complements its technological advancements.
High-level meetings with African ministers covered collaborative opportunities in digital transition, education, economic inclusion, and entrepreneurship. India's Digital India and Skill India programs, along with robust platforms like Aadhaar and DigiLocker, demonstrate scalable tech solutions driving inclusive empowerment for millions.
India’s UPI payment system stands out globally for real-time money transfers, processing 172 billion transactions in 2024—a 46% increase from the previous year—highlighting its role in fostering financial inclusion. Efforts to link UPI with payment systems in BIMSTEC countries and partnerships with Chile and Mauritius reflect India’s strategic push to build interoperable digital frameworks and expand economic cooperation.
This digital collaboration aligns with India’s broader vision to promote mutual economic growth, innovation, and equitable development through technology-driven global partnerships.