Session
Subtheme
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 1: Milton Mueller, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Jyoti Panday, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Pramod Varma , Technical Community, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Jyoti Panday, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Pramod Varma , Technical Community, Asia-Pacific Group
Format
Theater
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The theatre-style layout and 90-minute duration are ideal for this session’s interactive and knowledge-sharing goals. The theatre setup accommodates a larger audience while ensuring clear visibility of presentations and panel discussions, fostering engagement without distractions. The 90-minute timeframe allows for a balanced agenda: concise presentations to set the context, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, followed by audience Q&A. This structure ensures in-depth exploration while maintaining focus and participation. The format encourages diverse voices, collaborative dialogue, and actionable insights, striking a balance between sharing insights and engagement.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The theatre-style layout and 90-minute duration are ideal for this session’s interactive and knowledge-sharing goals. The theatre setup accommodates a larger audience while ensuring clear visibility of presentations and panel discussions, fostering engagement without distractions. The 90-minute timeframe allows for a balanced agenda: concise presentations to set the context, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, followed by audience Q&A. This structure ensures in-depth exploration while maintaining focus and participation. The format encourages diverse voices, collaborative dialogue, and actionable insights, striking a balance between sharing insights and engagement.
Policy Question(s)
A. How can international frameworks ensure equitable resource allocation and prioritization of DPI projects, especially for under-served regions?
B. What mechanisms can enhance accountability and transparency in multi-stakeholder collaborations for DPI development?
C. How can values like inclusivity and sustainability be operationalized in DPI design across diverse contexts? What role should global bodies like the G20 and UNDP play in harmonizing DPI standards and fostering cooperation?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the growing focus on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the diverse approaches to building and funding these initiatives. They will explore the values driving DPI development, such as inclusivity and sustainability, and learn how terminology and priorities vary across contexts. Attendees will also gain insights into the roles of key stakeholders—including the private sector, governments, civil society, and global bodies like the G20 and UNDP—in shaping DPI frameworks and fostering international cooperation.
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and expert perspectives, participants will leave with practical knowledge of innovative approaches and best practices in DPI development. They will also gain tools to critically analyze multi-stakeholder collaborations and the challenges of aligning shared values in digital transformation. This session will equip attendees with actionable insights to contribute to inclusive and sustainable DPI initiatives in their own contexts.
Description:
This session will delve into the sharp increase in resources allocated to initiatives under the label of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). It will explore diverse approaches to building and funding DPI solutions, examining how stakeholders—governments, private sector, civil society, and global bodies like the G20, UNDP, UN IGF, and OECD—negotiate partnerships, allocate resources, and prioritize projects. The discussion will address values such as inclusivity, sustainability, and equity, and how they shape the design and implementation of digital infrastructures. Additionally, the session will analyze how DPI terminology is used across contexts, highlighting variations in interpretation and application. A key focus will be on identifying who is leveraging the DPI label to fund specific projects and what this means for global digital transformation. A significant portion of the session will focus on the role of stakeholders in shaping DPI frameworks and fostering international cooperation. Participants will discuss how these actors collaborate, compete, or align efforts to advance DPI initiatives, and what mechanisms ensure accountability and transparency. Challenges such as fragmentation, the need for harmonized standards, and the role of global bodies in facilitating cooperation will also be explored. This session will showcase innovative approaches and best practices with concrete impacts in DPI development. By incorporating diverse perspectives from policymakers, technologists, academics, and civil society, the discussion aims to stimulate critical thinking and enrich global dialogue on DPI’s role in advancing inclusive and sustainable digital transformation. Approach: The session will emphasize multi-stakeholder cooperation and shared values in driving DPI development. Through presentations, interactive dialogues, and real-world examples, it will provide a platform for participants to exchange ideas, identify challenges, and explore collaboration opportunities in the DPI ecosystem. Tools like live polls and Q&A will ensure active participation, creating an inclusive and engaging experience for all.
This session will delve into the sharp increase in resources allocated to initiatives under the label of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). It will explore diverse approaches to building and funding DPI solutions, examining how stakeholders—governments, private sector, civil society, and global bodies like the G20, UNDP, UN IGF, and OECD—negotiate partnerships, allocate resources, and prioritize projects. The discussion will address values such as inclusivity, sustainability, and equity, and how they shape the design and implementation of digital infrastructures. Additionally, the session will analyze how DPI terminology is used across contexts, highlighting variations in interpretation and application. A key focus will be on identifying who is leveraging the DPI label to fund specific projects and what this means for global digital transformation. A significant portion of the session will focus on the role of stakeholders in shaping DPI frameworks and fostering international cooperation. Participants will discuss how these actors collaborate, compete, or align efforts to advance DPI initiatives, and what mechanisms ensure accountability and transparency. Challenges such as fragmentation, the need for harmonized standards, and the role of global bodies in facilitating cooperation will also be explored. This session will showcase innovative approaches and best practices with concrete impacts in DPI development. By incorporating diverse perspectives from policymakers, technologists, academics, and civil society, the discussion aims to stimulate critical thinking and enrich global dialogue on DPI’s role in advancing inclusive and sustainable digital transformation. Approach: The session will emphasize multi-stakeholder cooperation and shared values in driving DPI development. Through presentations, interactive dialogues, and real-world examples, it will provide a platform for participants to exchange ideas, identify challenges, and explore collaboration opportunities in the DPI ecosystem. Tools like live polls and Q&A will ensure active participation, creating an inclusive and engaging experience for all.
Expected Outcomes
This workshop aims to deepen understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) development, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Participants will gain actionable insights into equitable resource allocation, transparent governance, and operationalizing shared values in DPI initiatives. The session will identify shared principles and baseline standards to prevent internet fragmentation, while showcasing innovative approaches and best practices to empower attendees in advancing DPI projects.
A summary report capturing key discussions, case studies, and policy recommendations will be shared with stakeholders and global bodies like the G20, UNDP, and OECD. The 90-minute session includes 30 minutes of panelist presentations, 45 minutes of moderated debate, and 15 minutes for audience Q&A, ensuring an interactive and inclusive experience.
Hybrid Format: Online attendees can submit questions and comments via live chat or Q&A features, which will be monitored by an online facilitator and relayed to the onsite moderator. Onsite speakers will address both audiences, with screens displaying online participants to create an inclusive atmosphere. The session will begin with a brief orientation for online participants, explaining how to engage effectively. Presentations and panel discussions will be streamed live with high-quality audio and video to ensure clarity.