Objective
To close digital divides by expanding affordable connectivity, digital skills and useful digital services for communities, enterprises and public institutions.
Practical interventions
- Digital inclusion
- Rural internet access
- Community ICT centres
- Digital public services
- Education technology
- Healthcare technology
- Digital literacy
- AI training and responsible AI adoption
- Software and mobile application education
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Digital identity support where legally appropriate
- Government digital-capacity programmes
- Digital tools for agriculture
- Data systems for development monitoring
- Innovation labs and technology incubators
- Affordable access to technology
Challenges addressed
- Limited rural internet coverage and high data costs
- Low digital literacy, especially among women and older people
- Public services that are hard to access remotely
- Few local innovation spaces
- Risks from cyber threats and misuse of data
Implementation and sustainable operation
Implementation approach
Digital projects are designed around real services such as learning, health, agriculture and government, rather than technology for its own sake. Data protection, privacy and responsible-AI principles are applied throughout.
Sustainable operation
ICT centres combine community services with revenue-earning activities such as printing, training and co-working. Partnerships with operators help keep connectivity affordable.
Who is involved and how we will measure it
Potential beneficiaries
Relevant technologies
Potential partnerships
Outcome indicators
- People with new internet access
- People trained in digital skills
- ICT centres operating
- Digital services launched
- Start-ups supported
Sustainable Development Goals
This pillar describes AMAF's programme scope and development ambition. It does not state that every activity listed is currently operating. Verified projects are listed in the Projects Directory.
