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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, 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.
Today, as digital public infrastructure gains popularity, trust is critical, as important information of all types is being stored – and shared – across national data exchange systems and beyond. Verifiable credentials, when well designed, implemented, and governed can ensure these data assets are being accessed and shared in a trusted, secure manner. To learn more about the power of verifiable credentials, read our primer piece here.
Africa’s rapid digitalisation has created both opportunities and risks, and without inclusive governance models, there is a real risk that marginalised communities could be left behind. This is why civil society organizations are crucial, as they play an important role in shaping the region’s data governance landscape. Their contributions span policy advocacy, watchdog functions, community empowerment, and digital literacy initiatives. Read more about their efforts in this expert comment.