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Digital and energy infrastructure are fuelling important progress. Integrating them can maximize the benefits.

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.

City governments can be a driving force of climate action. How can data support their efforts?

“Are we really advancing together?” At the East Africa Internet Governance Forum, we sought to answer this critical question.

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.

Dark data can save lives, strengthen economies, and transform governance. But first, it must be thoughtfully harnessed.

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.

DPI can be transformative for Africa’s digital future. Civil society has a critical role to play.

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.

The synergies between AI and DPI offer huge promise. But first, crucial questions need answering.

When working in harmony, digital public infrastructure (DPI) and artificial intelligence (AI) can drive remarkable progress: creating new employment opportunities, improving healthcare delivery, and strengthening climate resilience. Yet, good digital technology alone doesn’t automatically drive inclusion or positive outcomes for people. These technologies must be designed, deployed, and governed with people at the center. In this expert comment, we dive into six key questions that must be answered to ensure AI and DPI are leveraged – in tandem – to drive a positive digital future.

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