African Center for Strategic Research and Public Policy
Digital Public Infrastructure and State Capacity in Africa
Digital identity, payments and data systems are becoming core institutions of the modern state.
Executive Summary
This research paper examines how digital public infrastructure can improve service delivery, tax administration, social protection and financial inclusion while introducing new governance and privacy risks.
This research paper examines how digital public infrastructure can improve service delivery, tax administration, social protection and financial inclusion while introducing new governance and privacy risks.
Why It Matters
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Key Strategic Considerations
- Institutional capacity and implementation remain decisive.
- Regional spillovers can be as important as domestic policy choices.
- Financing, infrastructure and political incentives shape long-term outcomes.
What to Watch Next
Future developments should be assessed through the interaction of policy implementation, regional coordination, domestic political economy and the changing international environment.
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