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Digital Public Infrastructure

Digital Public Infrastructure refers to a set of shared, interoperable digital systems and platforms built on open standards that facilitate the delivery of essential services and economic activities at scale across a population.

Why it matters

  • Enhances financial and social inclusion by lowering the barrier to entry for citizens accessing government and private services.
  • Promotes innovation and competition by providing a common foundation upon which private entities can build value-added applications.
  • Improves administrative efficiency and transparency in the delivery of public welfare and governance.
  • Strengthens digital sovereignty by creating indigenous, scalable frameworks for data exchange and identity verification.

How it is asked

Focus on the role of DPI in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, its impact on the digital economy, and the balance between scalability and data privacy/security concerns.