Tag: Digital public infrastructure

This is the second piece in a series of expert comments—and an upcoming white paper—meant to surface real-world insights from Latin America and the Caribbean on implementing open-source solutions for digital public infrastructure (DPI). It’s based on 15 interviews with policymakers, technologists, and implementers across the region who’ve lived these decisions. The goal: to uncover the actual gaps, tensions, and choices they’ve faced—in their own words.

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, 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.

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.