Creating ‘Good’ Digital Public Infrastructure | Observer Research Foundation, India | OCT 26 2022

"...There is now a growing consensus around the necessity of DPI. However, there is much debate about what constitutes ‘good DPI’. As countries embark on the journey of building, maintaining, and scaling their DPI, it is imperative to understand that the technology, no matter how powerful and essential, does not exist in isolation and cannot solve all problems by itself. To maximise the benefits of DPI for the provision of citizen-centric services, and minimise risks and potential harms, the ‘non-tech’ layers of institutions, legal and regulatory frameworks, and communities are equally, if not more, important than robust technology solutions. In this regard, the ‘open digital ecosystems’ (ODE) approach offers a useful framework and set of guiding principles, with a strong emphasis on strengthening DPI through citizen-centric design and safeguards, sustained community engagement, institutional capacity building, and robust governance...."