Primus Partners Pvt Ltd and iSPIRT have unveiled a transformative report, “Beyond Boundaries: India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Model for Global Progress.” Building on the momentum of India’s G20 Presidency and the declaration of DPI as a critical driver of inclusive growth, the report provides a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging DPI to address global challenges, particularly within the Global South.
A Blueprint for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The report emphasizes the pivotal role of DPI in accelerating progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing insights from India’s deployment of DPI to over 1.4 billion people, it highlights scalable solutions, including its integration into 700+ government programs and applications in private sector domains like e-commerce and fintech.
Key frameworks referenced include India’s G20 Task Force on DPI Report and the UN OSET’s Universal DPI Safeguards Framework, ensuring the recommendations align with global standards for accessibility, inclusivity, and data sovereignty.
Strategic Recommendations for Global Adoption
The report proposes 11 targeted recommendations to guide nations in tailoring DPI to local contexts:
- Open Standards and Interoperability: Ensuring citizen-first principles to maximize accessibility.
- Localized Frameworks: Tailoring DPI models like India’s “Traditional Custom Build Model” and a “DPI-as-a-Packaged Solution (DaaS)” for smaller nations.
- Data Sovereignty: Prioritizing local governance of digital ecosystems.
- Public-Private Collaboration: Leveraging open-source APIs from platforms like India Stack to spur economic growth.
- Capacity Building: Emphasizing skill development and digital literacy for effective DPI adoption.
DPI’s Role in a Booming Digital Economy
The report highlights the transformative potential of DPI in enabling digital services, such as identity verification and payment platforms, to fuel growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. These services have already catalyzed a thriving fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in India, demonstrating how DPI can empower underserved regions.
Global Inspiration from India’s Success
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unveiling of the G20 Joint Communiqué on DPI at the Brazil Summit underscored India’s leadership in promoting DPI as a global public good. Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing DPI’s ability to scale inclusive solutions worldwide and its critical role in addressing the SDGs, of which only 12% are currently on track.
A Vision for the Global South
Devroop Dhar, Managing Director at Primus Partners, emphasized that the report serves as a catalyst for embedding DPI into global governance. “With ‘Beyond Boundaries’, we aim to catalyze a global shift towards more robust and inclusive digital infrastructures that can dramatically enhance societal and economic outcomes. The recommendations within this report are designed to guide and inspire action that will integrate DPI into global governance and public service delivery. DPI is among the foremost solutions to global challenges that SDG 2030 is positioned to address.”
Impact and Future Prospects
“Beyond Boundaries” is positioned to influence policymakers, industry leaders, and digital transformation advocates globally, offering a structured guide for developing inclusive, resilient, and scalable DPI models. By sharing India’s DPI blueprint, the report aspires to empower nations to harness technology for equitable and sustainable development, paving the way for a more connected and prosperous world.
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