From digital payments and IDs to e-government services, digital public infrastructure, or DPI, increasingly powers daily life. It also has the potential to improve life for millions around the world by helping to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
But first, you have to understand the technology — and here, reactions are mixed, according to a new Devex survey on DPI and development.
DPI refers to the shared digital resources designed for public benefit — such as digital identity systems, interoperable payments, and data exchange platforms — that sit atop physical infrastructure, such as internet connectivity and servers.