The Kalp Foundation, a non-profit organisation, announced its partnership with The Gambia to develop a blockchain-powered Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platform called Gambia One on Tuesday.
This collaboration, which is the first of its type in the world, aims to advance government leadership capacity-building projects and youth skill-building programs in the blockchain and associated technology ecosystem in the Gambia.
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Through this collaboration, the Kalp Foundation will be able to lead The Gambia’s inclusive development program with its blockchain-based decentralised DPI, Gambia One, an application that makes use of Kalp Blockchain’s capabilities to facilitate safe data sharing, expedite government processes, digitise vital services, and much more.
The government of The Gambia wants to empower marginalised people, close the digital gap, and develop scalable solutions that comply with international ethical and regulatory norms, according to the official statement.
“We are deeply honoured to collaborate with The Gambia in its journey towards becoming a future-ready nation powered by a robust blockchain-driven digital ecosystem. This groundbreaking initiative showcases Kalp Foundation’s commitment to delivering scalable, compliant, and transparent solutions that empower governments to modernize processes, improve citizen services, and drive equitable growth,” stated Tapan Sangal, Founder and Director of Kalp Foundation on Tuesday.
Initiative to be expanded internationally
The Kalp Foundation plans to expand this concept internationally and has other collaborations in the offing to change the digital environment by emphasising innovation, inclusion, and compliance.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy (MoCDE), Hon. Lamin Jabbi, emphasised the significance of this partnership by saying, “The Gambia welcomes Kalp Foundation’s vision and expertise in fostering an inclusive digital ecosystem.”
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“Together, we will harness the power of blockchain-enabled DPI to deliver innovative, citizen-centric solutions that align with global standards of trust, transparency, and accountability. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to building a brighter, more inclusive future for our nation,” he added.
According to the statement, this partnership with The Gambia is a step towards a time when technology unites people, strengthens communities, and promotes sustainable development between countries.
“This partnership represents a significant leap forward in The Gambia’s digital transformation,” said Hassan M. Jallow, Permanent Secretary, MoCDE, concurring with the view.
“By leveraging Kalp Blockchain’s groundbreaking technology, we are setting a benchmark for how nations can unlock their full potential through innovation and collaboration,” he noted.
For the regulated tokenisation and subsequent liquidity of RWAs and real-world use cases, the Kalp ecosystem is a method that provides a full, decentralised, and regulatory-compliant Digital Public Infrastructure.