Kistpay and GDIP Announce Strategic Partnership

To Drive Global Digital Inclusion and Meaningful Connectivity

Press Release:

Kistpay Pvt Ltd., a leading smartphone financing platform committed to digital inclusion, has partnered with the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership – GDIP to bring affordable digital access to underserved communities globally. The partnership aims to expand access to essential digital tools, connectivity, and financial literacy to empower Next Billion Users by 2030.

The collaboration will focus on joint digital inclusion initiatives, community outreach, and technology innovation, as well as exploring opportunities to make impactful digital services widely available. The goal is to increase internet connectivity and affordable financial services via smart tools in marginalized communities and support global economic participation, particularly for women and youth.

Kistpay’s innovative smartphone financing model and GDIP’s evidence-based advocacy will enable the development and scaling of sustainable solutions for digital access, specifically targeting unbanked populations. Through ethical micro-lending for internet data and telco services, Kistpay provides flexible financing options, without traditional documentation requirements, that empower users to stay connected and access essential services, thereby fostering economic growth and personal empowerment. This new partnership will allow both organizations to leverage their expertise and expand efforts to bridge the digital divide for the global majority.

“We are excited to partner with GDIP to accelerate our shared mission of meaningful connectivity for all,” said Asif Jafri, Founder and CEO of Kistpay. “By working together, we can ensure that even the most remote and underserved populations have the tools and knowledge needed to participate in the digital economy.”

Sonia Jorge, Founder and Executive Director of GDIP, added, “GDIP is excited to welcome Kistpay as our newest partner. Their innovative smartphone financing and micro-lending solutions resonate with our mission to ensure universal access and meaningful connectivity. Together, we aim to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive.”

This partnership brings the GDIP’s policy advocacy work and Kistpay’s technological expertise to the forefront of digital inclusion. Through collaborative initiatives and an extended global reach, GDIP and Kistpay are set to make a lasting impact on the future of connectivity and inclusivity worldwide.

Learn more about this impactful collaboration on GDIP Blog: https://globaldigitalinclusion.org/2024/12/12/gdip-welcomes-four-new-partners-to-our-growing-network/

About Kistpay Pvt Ltd

Kistpay is a pioneer in smartphone financing and digital inclusion, offering innovative financing solutions to the communities, enabling them to access smartphones and essential digital services.

About the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP)

The Global Digital Inclusion Partnership is a coalition of public, private, and civilsociety organizations working to bring internet connectivity to the global majority andensureeveryoneismeaningfullyconnectedby2030.GDIPadvancesdigitalopportunities to empower and support people’s lives and agency, leading to inclusivedigital societies.

For further information, please contact:

• Kistpay Pvt Ltd

Fatima Alvi, Head of Communications & Digital Development Email: fatima.alvi@kistpay.com

• Global Digital Inclusion Partnership

Kenneth Dimalibot, Senior Communications Manager

Email: kenneth@globaldigitalinclusion.org