EPF X Planact
Inviting Public Sector, Corporates, and NPOs to Fund a Revolutionary Step Toward Inclusion.
Across South Africa, informal settlements and townships remain invisible to systems of service delivery, financial inclusion, and essential infrastructure. Millions of residents lack a verifiable physical address, locking them out of opportunities to access healthcare, banking, government grants, e-commerce, and emergency services. This exclusion perpetuates cycles of poverty and marginalization, leaving entire communities disconnected from the formal economy and societal progress.
The EPF (Economic Progress Foundation) and Planact partnership introduces an innovative, scalable solution: a verifiable digital addressing platform tailored for informal settlements. By assigning unique, geolocation-based digital addresses, we are bridging the gap between underserved communities and critical services. But this initiative goes beyond addresses—it unlocks data-driven insights from a previously untapped market, creating opportunities for systemic change.
Residents receive a secure, recognized digital identity linked to their location.
Address verification enables access to banking, healthcare, utilities, and government programs.
Aggregated, anonymized data provides actionable insights into community needs, behaviors, and consumption patterns.
This initiative is not just social upliftment—it’s a gateway to economic growth, innovation, and market expansion. By funding this partnership, stakeholders gain
Data insights enable efficient resource allocation for housing, sanitation, and healthcare.
Directly contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like poverty reduction, gender equality, and sustainable cities.
Understand the needs of millions of potential consumers in informal economies.
Position your company as a pioneer in inclusive innovation while building brand loyalty.
Design products/services tailored to this growing consumer base.
Leverage data to refine programs and advocate for policy changes.
Partner directly with residents to co-create solutions.
people living in South African Townships.
Households digitised to date.
Invested in giving the underserved access.
The anonymized data collected through this platform will revolutionize how industries operate:
We collaborate with industry leaders and trusted organizations.
We invite the Public Sector, Corporates, and NPOs to invest in this groundbreaking partnership. Your funding will:
1 - Roll out digital addresses to 50,000 households in Phase 1.
2 - Build a data ecosystem to drive inclusive growth.
3 - Uplift communities through access to dignity, services, and economic participation.
Transform informal settlements into visible, connected communities.
Unlock economic potential for millions.
Shape a future where no one is left offline – or left behind.
Let's co-create a legacy of inclusion.
"An address is more than a location - it's a lifeline to dignity, opportunity, and growth"
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