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PARTNERSHIP FOR DIGITAL ACCESS IN AFRICA INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 934198561 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q32 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M) · pdaa.com
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$539K
net assets
$615K
employees
0
volunteers
22
program ratio
56%
mission · from form 990

PDAA SERVES TO ASSIST AND ACCELERATE INSTITUTIONS IN ACHIEVING THE GOAL OF DOUBLING THE NUMBER OF AFRICANS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET TO 1 BILLION BY 2030.

profile · synthesized from sources

Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) works to connect 1 billion people in Africa to the internet by 2030 by addressing three key barriers: internet access and affordability, device costs, and digital literacy. The organization convenes public, private, and nonprofit institutions across Africa and the U.S. to accelerate African-led initiatives that expand connectivity and economic opportunity. It focuses on collaborative solutions involving infrastructure, financing, and skills development.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    PDAAS SECOND PROGRAM SERVICE FOCUSES ON LOWERING THE COST OF DEVICES. BY COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE DEVICE SUPPLY CHAIN, PDAA IS WORKING TO CREATE A LOW-COST DEVICE WITH SMART FUNCTIONALITY. A DEVICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HAS PARTNERED WITH PDAA TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE COST OF DEVICES AFRICANS USE TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET. BY ITERATING ON INTERNET-ENABLED FEATURE PHONES AND WORKING TO REDUCE THE COST OF SMARTPHONES, THESE PARTNERS ARE WORKING ACROSS THE DEVICE SUPPLY CHAIN TO MAKE DEVICES MORE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE THROUGHOUT AFRICA. PDAA IS ALSO WORKING WITH FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPLORE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT WILL BRING THE COST OF THE DEVICE DOWN. LEVERAGING NOVEL LEASING STRATEGIES WITH TELCOS AND FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, PDAA, AND PARTNERS ARE WORKING TO DEMOCRATIZE DEVICE FINANCING, ALLOWING USERS TO ACCESS DEVICES WITHOUT NEEDING TO PAY AN EXORBITANT UPFRONT COST.
  2. #2 $0
    THE THIRD PROGRAM SERVICE IS CENTERED AROUND ENHANCING DIGITAL SKILLING. PDAA AND PARTNERS ARE WORKING TO SUPPORT, OPEN DOORS FOR, DEVELOP NEW IDEAS, AND INITIATE CREATIVE APPROACHES TO AID PROMINENT ORGANIZATIONS IN DIGITAL SKILLING. PDAA HAS PARTNERED WITH A PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION, AN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, A GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, AND OTHERS TO EXPLORE HOW IT CAN SUPPORT THE AMBITIOUS GOALS OF PROVIDING DIGITAL SKILLING AND CONNECTION TO MILLIONS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN AFRICA, ESPECIALLY YOUNG WOMEN, TO SECURE DIGNIFIED AND FULFILLING EMPLOYMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Device Affordability Initiative
Collaborates with device manufacturers, telcos, and fintech companies to reduce the cost of internet-enabled devices and develop innovative financing and leasing models.
Digital Skilling Program
Partners with international financial institutions and technology corporations to expand digital literacy and skills training, especially for young people and women in Africa.
Expanding Broadband Access
Works with public and private partners to improve broadband infrastructure and reduce internet costs in underserved areas across Africa.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community Broadband Infrastructure Development 2 activities
    • Connecting one billion people in Africa to the internet by 2030
      Collaborates with businesses, nonprofits, and multilateral institutions toward a goal of connecting one billion people in Africa to the internet by 2030.
    • Reducing internet costs and expanding connectivity in underserved areas
      Works with public and private sector partners to reduce internet costs and expand connectivity infrastructure in underserved regions across Africa.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
    • Convening multi-sector partnerships to expand internet access in Africa
      Convenes public and private sector partners, including African institutions, international businesses, non-profits, and government entities, to accelerate African-led initiatives that expand internet connectivity and digital opportunities across the continent.
  • Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
    • Supporting digital skilling programs for African youth
      Partners with a philanthropic foundation, international financial institution, and global technology corporation to support digital skilling programs targeting millions of young people in Africa, with a focus on young women.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Creating device financing models with telecom and fintech partners
      Develops innovative financing models using leasing strategies in partnership with telecommunications and fintech companies to reduce upfront costs for internet-enabled devices in Africa.
    • Developing low-cost internet-enabled devices
      Collaborates with device manufacturers and iterates across the supply chain to develop and improve low-cost internet-enabled feature phones and reduce smartphone costs, increasing device affordability and accessibility in Africa.
    • Facilitating policy dialogue between U.S. and African governments
      Facilitates policy dialogue and coordination between public and private sectors by maintaining relationships with the U.S. government and multiple African governments to support digital access initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.10M
Contributions & grants$1.09M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$539K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$229K
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$692K
Cash$170K
Investments$0
Liabilities$77K
Net assets$615K
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +995.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
IBRAHIMA GUIMBA-SAIDOU CEO 40 $161K
board members · 21
  • BORGE BRENDE — DIRECTOR
  • DR RAJIV J SHAH — DIRECTOR
  • ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF — CO-CHAIR
  • FATIMA ALIKO DANGOTE — CO-CHAIR
  • FRED SWANIKER — VICE-CHAIRMAN
  • GILMAN LOUIE — CO-CHAIR
  • JACK LESLIE — SECRETARY
  • JESSE MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA HORN — DIRECTOR
  • JOY PHUMAPHI — DIRECTOR
  • LACINA KONE — DIRECTOR
  • MAKHTAR DIOP — CO-CHAIR THRU NOV 2024
  • MICHELLE NUNN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
  • MIGNON CLYBURN — DIRECTOR
  • NEIL BUDDY SHAH — DIRECTOR
  • PEGGY ALFORD — DIRECTOR
  • RALPH MUPITA — DIRECTOR
  • RAY CHAMBERS — VICE-CHAIRMAN
  • REETA ROY — DIRECTOR
  • SEUN SALAMI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • African institutions Partner — Collaborates with African institutions to expand internet access and adoption.
  • Device Manufacturing Company Partner — Collaborates with PDAA to develop low-cost, internet-enabled devices for African users.
  • Financial Technology Companies Partner — Collaborates with PDAA on innovative financing models to reduce upfront device costs for African users.
  • Global Technology Corporation Partner — Works with PDAA to advance digital skilling and internet access for young people in Africa.
  • International Financial Institution Partner — Collaborates with PDAA on digital skilling and connectivity programs for youth in Africa.
  • Philanthropic Foundation Partner — Partners with PDAA to support digital skilling initiatives for young people in Africa.
  • Telcos Partner — Engages in novel leasing strategies with PDAA to democratize device financing in Africa.
  • U.S. government Government — Maintains robust relationships to streamline work, reduce bureaucracy, and support policy dialogue on digital access.
  • businesses Partner — Collaborates with businesses to advance digital access in Africa.
  • government partners Government — Works with government partners to expand internet access and adoption across Africa.
  • international businesses Partner — Partners with international businesses to expand internet access and adoption in Africa.
  • multinational organizations Partner — Works with multinational organizations to expand digital access.
  • non-profits Partner — Collaborates with non-profits to expand internet access and adoption in Africa.
  • non-profits Partner — Partners with non-profits to address internet connectivity challenges.
  • policymakers Government — Engages with policymakers to shape policies supporting digital access.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Multi-Barrier Intervention to Expand Digital Access
    methodology: multi-barrier intervention
    By simultaneously expanding broadband access, improving device affordability, and enhancing digital skills, the organization produces meaningful internet adoption in Africa because addressing these barriers in tandem overcomes the interconnected challenges that limit connectivity and use.
  • Public-Private Collaboration to Accelerate African-Led Connectivity
    methodology: public-private_convening
    By convening public and private sectors and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, the organization accelerates internet access and reduces costs because coordinated action across governments, businesses, and nonprofits enables more efficient, scalable, and locally responsive solutions.