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Digitization is taking place all over the world and this naturally will take different forms from nation to nation. The long-term goal for governments should be a digital ecosystem that works for, and is in service to, people and communities and fosters inclusion, trust, and safety.

However, a key issue remains: governments are not working in harmony to develop and sustain a strong, reliable, and inclusive digital foundation that functions across departments and ministries, with individuals and communities at the center. Effectively, they are siloing their efforts, not taking advantage of the endless opportunities presented by digital. While digitization is not a guaranteed boost to populations and economies, it will be if done right. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) provides the underlying digital foundation that ensures individuals, communities, and markets all benefit, when four essential components are carefully considered, agreed upon, and actioned.