Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI

We had a blast last week at the #GlobalDPISummit! Hosted by Co-Develop, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt, International Telecommunication Union, UNDP, The World Bank and the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, it was packed with innovation, insights, connections, and many new friends. We caught up with some of our team members including our Co-Chair Pramod Varma, Lina H., Daniel Abadie and Samantha Quinter, to hear their thoughts before and after the summit. Curious about their expectations and key takeaways? Watch the video below to find out! 👇🎥 We're already counting down to next year’s summit in November - see you there! #DPI #DigitalPublicInfrastracture #DigitalInnovation #SummitHighlights CV Madhukar Garikai Nhongo, MCIM

To fully realise the potential of #DigitalPublicInfrastructure, more effective ways to measure its impact are essential. While several countries have seen DPI transform economies and services, understanding the full scope of these benefits requires more than just measuring access and usage. Without robust, consistent metrics, key insights that could help governments and development partners maximise DPI’s potential may be missed New research from Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) explores the current DPI measurement landscape, highlighting the need for a common reference framework. This approach would help track DPI’s impact on people, governments, and markets by standardising critical metrics and reducing fragmentation across different measurement efforts. Jonathan Dolan, Trev Harmon, and Sarthak Satapathy discuss how coordinated measurement can drive better decision-making and more impactful digital transformation. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d2_pHeTA #DPI #TechForGood #DigitalDevelopment #ImpactMeasurement

In our mini-campaign this week, we examine the 2nd Principle of DPI Tech Architecture Principles: Minimalist & Reusable Building Blocks. Why build one-size-fits-all solutions when #DigitalPublicInfrastructure can achieve more with minimalist, reusable building blocks? These modular components address specific functions while allowing scalability, adaptability, and innovation. Instead of rigid, monolithic systems, DPI unbundles problems into simple, reusable building blocks, enabling ecosystems to create diverse solutions tailored to evolving needs; like using Lego blocks to build endless possibilities. This approach reduces complexity, lowers costs, and ensures future-ready digital systems. Discover how DPI is building a more adaptable future here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5nqyZVT #TechArchitecture #DigitalInnovation #DPI

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is transforming economies, driving financial inclusion, and enabling seamless digital transactions at an unprecedented scale. With a modular, open, and interoperable approach, DPI fosters innovation while ensuring affordability and accessibility. In his latest article for the Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Deepak Maheshwari (दीपक माहेश्वरी) examines the institutional framework needed for scalable and secure DPI, highlighting governance, safeguards, and the role of public-private collaboration. As more countries look to adopt DPI, the focus must remain on transparency, data protection, and sustainability. With initiatives like the 50-in-5 campaign aiming to expand DPI to 50 countries by 2028, how can governments and industries work together to maximise impact while addressing risks such as digital exclusion, privacy concerns, and regulatory challenges? 📖 Read the full article on CIGI: https://lnkd.in/g2k6_tVj #Policy #FinancialInclusion #Innovation #UPI

We recently hosted a knowledge-sharing session for the Dominican Republic, led by Amit Jain, former architect for DigiLocker. The session focused on supporting the rapid deployment of digitally verifiable credentials, bringing together valuable insights and practical guidance. This initiative is part of our ongoing collaboration with Co-Develop, Inter-American Development Bank, and Oficina Gubernamental de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación de la República Dominicana to advance #DigitalPublicinfrastructure in the region. A few snapshots from the session below. #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #VerifiableCredentials #DigitalTransformation #CDPI

Premier Oiwoh, MD/CEO of NIBSS, shares how collaboration between financial institutions, fintechs, and regulators has strengthened Nigeria’s digital payments landscape. By integrating instant payments, agent banking, and QR code solutions, the country is making transactions faster and more accessible, even for those without smartphones. Despite these advancements, challenges like adoption, trust, and cybersecurity remain. Addressing these concerns through fraud prevention and consumer awareness is essential for long-term success. With continued innovation and regulatory support, Nigeria is on track to deepen financial inclusion and reduce reliance on cash. 🔗 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eaApkxTx #DigitalPayments #Nigeria #Fintech #FinancialInclusion

DPI has been a hot topic in tech policy, but how do we ensure it serves everyone, not just a select few? Without inclusive participation, it risks becoming a technocratic tool that reinforces inequalities rather than driving sustainable development. Maria Luciano shares how conversations at the G20’s C20 revealed a key issue: many people don’t know what DPI is or how it affects them. When framed as “digital public services,” engagement increased, proving that accessibility in dialogue matters. The UN’s Universal DPI Safeguards Initiative has a chance to set a new standard for participation. But will it foster real engagement or become another “black box”? If DPI is truly public, the people must be at its centre. 📖 Read Maria Luciano’s latest piece on why DPI policymaking must be inclusive 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5FsbptP #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #TechPolicy #Inclusion #SustainableDevelopment

How can we define and measure #DigitalPublicInfrastructure? In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, DPI is shaping public service delivery, governance, and innovation. In their latest working paper published by UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, David Eaves and Krisstina Rao develop a conceptual and measurement framework to clarify the attributes of DPI and assess its real-world impact. The paper explores the technological qualities, public-interest values, and adoption contexts that define DPI while also presenting a structured approach to evaluating how countries implement these systems globally. As part of the ongoing DPI Map research project, this work bridges theory and practice, providing valuable insights for policymakers, technical implementers, and researchers working in this space. Read the full paper here 👇 https://lnkd.in/esnmHBr5 #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DPI #PublicInnovation #GovTech #DigitalGovernance

A new policy paper from OECD Public Governance sheds light on #DigitalPublicInfrastructure, from governance models to funding mechanisms, and how #DPI can drive digital-first public services. In this overview, Andres Raieste highlights the need for cross-border solutions like #eIDAS, explores initiatives such as #GovStack, and points to the rising debate on digital sovereignty and ownership. With this year likely to see a surge in #AI-enabled government services, #DPI is positioned to take centre stage in 2025. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHK4TtdU #DPI #OECD #DigitalTransformation #GovTech #Sovereignty #AI #DigitalCommons

In this week’s post, we focus on the first principle of #DPI Tech Architecture: Interoperability. Interoperability fuels innovation by enabling systems to work together seamlessly, DPI drives choice, competition, and adoption while avoiding silos, fragmentation of networks, monopolisation, and walled gardens by design. Read more on the interoperability of DPI driven by Open Specifications here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eaU-Zetm #Interoperability #DigitalInfrastructure #OpenStandards