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This piece explores the emerging dynamics of funding, power, and innovation in digital public infrastructure (DPI) and how early decisions by a few influential actors could define the rules of the game for years to come. Learn more.
In a today’s rapidly evolving world, digital and energy infrastructure are at the heart of development and social mobility. Yet, their benefits are not evenly distributed, with people across the world facing digital and energy divides. An integrated approach can help recognise these overlapping inequalities and develop solutions that create value and benefits for people. Learn more here.
While digital public infrastructure (DPI) presents enormous opportunities, to realize its full value, civil society engagement is essential. Yet, civil society organizations (CSOs) are often underrepresented in DPI development and decision-making. During a recent panel at this year’s East Africa Internet Governance Forum, we gleaned important insights into the state of meaningful CSO engagement, understanding, and participation when it comes to DPI. Learn more here.
Today, over 65% of all collected data is “dark,” meaning that, despite having been collected and stored, it has never been used. These datasets, when responsibly explored and analyzed , and with the right safeguards in place, can uncover insights that save lives, improve services, strengthen economies, and restore public trust. Read this expert comment to learn more about how governments can leverage dark to data – safely – for the good of people and communities.
Today, digital public infrastructure (DPI) is emerging as a powerful tool to drive inclusion and social and economic transformation across Africa. However, while corporations and governments dominate much of the conversation, civil society remains a crucial but sidelined voice in the DPI conversation. In this expert comment, we explore the key benefits that increased CSO participation can provide for DPI development, and how to make it a reality.