Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI

You heard it here first. ?? One month ago, we announced that DaaS is now live in Trinidad & Tobago. Now, we're pulling back the curtain to share monthly updates on what implementation looks like on the ground - some wins, the challenges, and the progress towards our key milestones. This week, we’re kicking off with 3 key lessons from the first five weeks of implementation. ?? Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter to keep updated anytime we share: https://lnkd.in/edNnDaz8 #DaaS #DigitalPublicInfrastructure

Security and privacy are non-negotiable in #DigitalPublicInfrastructure, forming the foundation of the fifth #DPITechArchitecturePrinciple. In this week’s mini-campaign, we examine the Security & Privacy by Design principle, where tools like end-to-end encryption, tokenisation, and granular electronic consent ensure user data remains secure and accessible only with explicit permission. #DPI also leverages verifiable credentials, digitally signed logs, and audit trails to build trust, mitigate cyber threats, and enhance transparency. These measures create a secure, privacy-first digital ecosystem for all. Discover how DPI fosters trust through security and privacy by design ?? https://lnkd.in/eVjrCXEG #PrivacyByDesign #Cybersecurity

At the #GlobalDPISummit24, experts explored how governments can procure and deploy DPI solutions while ensuring sovereignty, interoperability, and efficiency. The discussion emphasised the importance of open standards, reusable building blocks, and scalable digital frameworks in modernising public services. Samantha Quinter from The Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI highlighted the DaaS approach, a rapid deployment model that enables governments to implement digital identity, payments, and data-sharing solutions in few months. She stressed the role of interoperability, security by design, and inclusion in making DPI systems adaptable and accessible. By moving away from siloed development, governments can leverage collaborative, open-source solutions to drive digital transformation. ?? Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/e_KPBu4b #GlobalDPISummit #DPI #GovTech #DigitalTransformation #Interoperability

#DigitalPublicInfrastructure has become a major priority for governments worldwide, with initiatives like the 50-in-5 campaign driving its adoption. But without inclusive participation, these infrastructures risk reinforcing power imbalances rather than fostering sustainable development. Maria Luciano highlights that despite its public-facing nature, high-level discussions around DPI are often dominated by funders and international organisations, If solutions are designed without meaningful engagement, they risk overlooking the realities of those they intend to serve. To ensure #DPI truly benefits all, decision-making must be transparent, participatory, and accountable. ?? Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e5FsbptP #TechPolicy #Inclusion #CivicEngagement

?? Registrations Open for #GlobalTechSummit 2025 Join Carnegie India for the 9th Global Technology Summit, co-hosted with the Ministry Of External Affair Govt.of India, from April 10–12, 2025, in New Delhi. This year’s theme, Sambhavna, meaning possibilities in Hindi, discovers how critical and emerging technologies are driving economic growth while shaping #GlobalGovernance, security, and international relations. With Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI as Knowledge Partner, the summit will bring together global leaders from government, academia, and industry for high-impact discussions on the future of #AI, #DigitalPublicInfrastructure, cybersecurity, space innovation, #DataGovernance, and more. ?? Public sessions will be held on April 11 and 12. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dPpx5aUj

As #DigitalPublicInfrastructure expands, so do concerns about exclusion. While DPI has the potential to transform public service delivery, its design and implementation are key to minimizing existing inequalities. Krisstina Roa examines this challenge in her latest article, looking at initiatives like the DPI Universal Safeguards and the DPI Map, which assess inclusivity in digital identity systems and payment infrastructures. The findings highlight a critical need for transparency in how DPI is designed, implemented, and accessed. When exclusion becomes an inherent risk, inclusion must be treated as a fundamental principle rather than an optional feature. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dMx3p-3y #DigitalInclusion #Governance #PublicInfrastructure #Innovation #SocialEquity

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Excited to have Oloo Khisa Africa Director for Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure - CDPI participate in this panel!

Centralised systems can create risks like privacy breaches and cybersecurity threats. #DigitalPublicInfrastructure avoids these pitfalls with a federated and decentralised approach, using “wrapper” APIs, common standards, and protocols to connect systems without over-centralising data. In this week's post, we discover the fourth Principle of #DPI, Federated and Decentralised by Design, which strengthens individual privacy, enhances cybersecurity, and ensures resilience by avoiding over-dependence on a single system. Learn how decentralisation drives trust and security in DPI ?? https://lnkd.in/eKwPzdhj #Decentralisation #DigitalTrust

The 2024 State of the Digital Public Goods Ecosystem Report by Digital Public Goods Alliance, showcases a growing and increasingly interconnected landscape. Over the past year, Digital Public Goods have gained stronger global recognition, with the Global Digital Compact highlighting their role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Advocacy efforts have secured commitments to open training data for AI, reinforcing the importance of public interest in AI. The report also introduces Calls for Collaborative Action to drive progress in open-source policies, AI, climate action, and financing for digital public infrastructure. Read the full report : https://lnkd.in/gqVdMBAh #DigitalPublicGoods #DPG2024 #OpenSource #DigitalCooperation