Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure: VASPA Activates Standing Committees and Technical Working Groups
Following a transformative first half of 2026—marked by the landmark Builders Accord in January, the rollout of Project Green-White-Green compliance frameworks in March, and the inauguration of its new executive leadership in April—the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has officially shifted from strategic alignment to active, continent-wide execution. To drive this next phase of growth and ensure a collaborative approach to governance, the VASPA Secretariat has unveiled a hybrid governance structure. The association is activating its permanent Standing Committees alongside agile, project-focused Technical Working Groups. This engine room will turn technical talent into tangible market infrastructure, directly shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy. The Architecture: Permanent Standing CommitteesDesigned for long-term advocacy, policy continuity, and building institutional memory, these permanent organs serve as VASPA’s strategic pillars: Ecosystem Growth & Advocacy Committee: Focused on forging deep institutional partnerships and building trust-based pathways between native virtual asset entities, traditional banking networks, and global capital allocators.Policy & Regulatory Affairs Committee: Spearheads VASPA’s official compliance positions, interfacing directly with central banks, securities commissions, financial intelligence units (FIUs), and pan-African policymakers.Professional Development & Standards Committee: Governs long-term curriculum architecture, professional standards, and mainstream credentials designed to upskill African web3 and compliance talent. The Action: High-Velocity Technical Working GroupsTo...
