Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI

We had a blast last week at the #GlobalDPISummit! Hosted by Co-Develop, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt, International Telecommunication Union, UNDP, The World Bank and the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, it was packed with innovation, insights, connections, and many new friends. We caught up with some of our team members including our Co-Chair Pramod Varma, Lina H., Daniel Abadie and Samantha Quinter, to hear their thoughts before and after the summit. Curious about their expectations and key takeaways? Watch the video below to find out! 👇🎥 We're already counting down to next year’s summit in November - see you there! #DPI #DigitalPublicInfrastracture #DigitalInnovation #SummitHighlights CV Madhukar Garikai Nhongo, MCIM

#DigitalPublicInfrastructure is transforming how nations respond to crises and deliver essential services. In his recent #GatesNotes article, Bill Gates highlights examples transformative power of #DPI in addressing urgent needs and strengthening public services globally: In Togo, #DPI enabled the rapid scaling of emergency aid during the #COVID-19 pandemic. Within just 10 days, the system reached 1.8 million people, ensuring critical support was delivered swiftly and efficiently to those in need. In Côte d’Ivoire, digital systems changed vaccine delivery by tracking vaccinator attendance and enabling mobile payments. Over 99% of vaccinators were paid within a week, a significant improvement from the months-long delays of paper-based systems. This efficiency built trust in the process and ensured life-saving vaccines reached more children. Read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqhXm39a #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DPI #Innovation #Inclusion #GlobalDevelopment #Resilience

What does it take for a nation to achieve a digital transformation against all odds? Zambia’s journey to launching an open-source eKYC system is nothing short of extraordinary. From navigating zero budgets and vendor lock-ins to leveraging open-source solutions, Zambia has proven that resilience and strategic collaboration can rewrite the script. Here’s what makes this story incredible: ✅ Strong leadership by the #SMART Zambia - E-Goverment Division, driving unified efforts across government. ✅ Global partnerships with Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) OpenG2P and Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI fueling innovation. ✅ A vision that turns constraints into catalysts for progress. This journey is a blueprint for digital transformation. Read more in our new blog co-authored with the Smart Zambia Institute 👉https://lnkd.in/e8ajXvd9 #DigitalTransformation #eKYC #Zambia #Innovation #OpenSource #DPI

According to Gartner Research, governments globally are projected to spend over $800 billion on technology in 2024. A closer look reveals that 88% of the $800 billion in government tech spending will be used by developed economies with 2.5 billion people. Meanwhile, the other 160 countries, representing 5.5 billion people, face a future of debt if they follow the expensive siloed digitisation model. Co-Develop CEO CV Madhukar highlights that with endless #RFPs, contracts, and full-stack solutions, more money goes to tech companies, leaving little for the people who need it most. Worse, this slows down progress toward the #SDGs. But by shifting toward reusing digital assets and prioritising smarter approaches to digitisation, countries can avoid debt traps and accelerate sustainable progress. Read full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKJuRgk6 #DPI #DigitalTransformation#SDGs #ReSet

We’re toning it down a bit this week as we take a moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate the season. Season’s Greetings from all of us at CDPI! 🎄✨ Here’s to closing the year with gratitude. 🥂

New America’s DIGI - Digital Impact and Governance Initiative examines how upgrading the U.S.’s digital infrastructure can enhance resilience and security in a rapidly evolving world. This new series offers insights from international #DigitalPublicInfrastructure efforts, risk management strategies, and the alignment of incentives to support progress in digital governance. With contributions from experts worldwide, this collection provides practical recommendations for the U.S. to strengthen its digital infrastructure and lead globally. Explore the full series here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6h272Cz #DigitalGovernance #Innovation #DigitalResilience

At #OpenAmerica2024, CDPI and Co-Develop co-organized a side event, “Multi-stakeholder approaches to govern and design new Digital Public Infrastructure.” Together with panelists from the Brazilian Ministry of Management and Innovation, Central Bank of Brazil, The Data Tank, and Co-Develop, we explored how governments, private sector, and civil society can collaborate to leverage DPI for stronger democratic institutions. Key insights included the need for inclusive policies, trust-building, and people-centered data governance. Special thanks to Pedro Saliba (Data Privacy Brasil), ILDA, and Open Knowledge Brasil for their support in making this happen! 📸 Check out the highlights below! #DPI #DigitalInclusion

Climate action requires bold, scalable, and collaborative solutions. As Digital Impact Alliance highlights in their latest article, open data is a crucial tool to tackle the immense financial and societal challenges posed by climate change, especially in low-income countries. With #COP29 focusing on climate finance, innovative digital and data technologies offer an unparalleled opportunity to deliver cost-effective, impactful solutions. From data trusts to open transaction networks and data spaces, open data models play a pivotal role in overcoming barriers and driving resilient, sustainable climate action globally. Read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ds8JVwUA #ClimateAction #OpenData #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #ClimateFinance #ResilientSolutions

In just over a year, Zambia is set to launch an open-source #eKYC system - transforming a fully manual #ID process into a digital powerhouse. What makes this story extraordinary? - Unified leadership under the #SMART Zambia, the E-Goverment Division, with leaders like Percy Chinyama and Luke Mate at the helm. - Global collaboration with Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP), OpenG2P and Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI providing technical and strategic support. - Innovation with limited resources, leveraging a $100,000 seed fund from Co-Develop to drive massive change. Zambia's progress is a celebration of bold ideas and the transformative power of open-source solutions. The journey from Nairobi's ID4Africa conference to this incredible achievement is one many can learn from. Read more in our new blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8ajXvd9 #DigitalTransformation #Zambia #eKYC #Leadership #OpenSource #Innovation

In this new article, Digital Impact Alliance sheds light on the innovative abilities of #DigitalPublicInfrastructure as a driver of trust, inclusion, and equity worldwide. Despite the promise of #DPI, the article highlights a critical gap: while governments will spend $800 billion on #IT in 2024, 88% of this investment will occur in mature economies, leaving 160 lower- and middle-income countries behind. Together with Co-Develop, Digital Impact Alliance presents a compendium of emerging evidence to explore the financial and economic impacts of #DPI – a step towards bridging these divides and advancing scalable, inclusive solutions. Read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dSyqqXMd #DigitalTransformation #DPI #EconomicGrowth #Inclusion #Equity #DigitalInnovation