Theory of Change

Diji and iAfrika are based on our Local Knowledge Theory of Change…

It advances the idea that the development and operationalisation of a digital Local Knowledge Platform can have certain positive outputs and important impacts (long-term societal changes) such as:

• Developing Literacy and Digital Skills
• Recording and Improving Access to Relevant Knowledge
• Promoting Local Languages and Knowledge
• Supporting Social Inclusion and Cohesion
• Contributing to a Knowledge Society / Economy

Our theory of change is aligned to various development agenda including the:

• United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
• African Union’s Agenda 2063 for the implementation of its long-term vision, with interim implementation plans.
• South African government’s National Development Plan

Diji and iAfrika are modular and can operate independently or in conjunction with each other: