Øyvind Pedersen Jr

Diwala is an all-in-one SaaS platform that allows people and organizations to hold, verify, and issue any digital credential in the world. Our digital identity wallet enables people and businesses to build an easily accessible and verifiable record of essential documentation. Our SSI principles enable seamless data sharing with unparalleled integrity and interoperability, removing digital infrastructure barriers. We specialize in delivering technology solutions to emerging markets, facilitating trust independent of institutional or physical borders. Our mission is to make it effortless to issue and verify any credential in the world. We have 76 digital credential issuers using the platform and we have secured 334,000 users to our platform by contract with key customers such as the Stanbic Bank, Uganda Law Society, Uganda Marketers Society, The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda, SAP University Alliances, the MTN Youth Skilling program, NSSF Hi innovator, Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services to mention but a few. The platform is currently being used in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Lesotho, Namibia, Ghana and USA. Our vision is to help create a world where you can trust the data that you see.

Diwala is an all-in-one SaaS platform that allows people and organizations to hold, verify, and issue any digital credential in the world. Our digital identity wallet enables people and businesses to build an easily accessible and verifiable record of essential documentation. Our SSI principles enable seamless data sharing with unparalleled integrity and interoperability, removing digital infrastructure barriers. We specialize in delivering technology solutions to emerging markets, facilitating trust independent of institutional or physical borders. Our mission is to make it effortless to issue and verify any credential in the world. We have 76 digital credential issuers using the platform and we have secured 334,000 users to our platform by contract with key customers such as the Stanbic Bank, Uganda Law Society, Uganda Marketers Society, The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda, SAP University Alliances, the MTN Youth Skilling program, NSSF Hi innovator, Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services to mention but a few. The platform is currently being used in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Lesotho, Namibia, Ghana and USA. Our vision is to help create a world where you can trust the data that you see.

Telenor Group is a leading telecommunications and technology company in the Nordics and Asia, serving over 200 million customers and generating annual revenues of around NOK 80 billion (2025). Telenor holds strong positions in its markets and is committed to responsible business conduct. Driven by Telenor’s purpose, “With you, for a safer and smarter tomorrow”, we aim to create impact beyond connectivity by enabling societies to thrive in a digital future. Our cultural foundation is built on Trust, Curiosity and Passion, guiding how we collaborate, innovate and deliver value for customers and communities. Connectivity has been Telenor’s domain for more than 165 years, and today we combine that heritage with forward-looking solutions for security, sustainability and inclusion. Telenor is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TEL. For more information, visit https://www.telenor.com.