The rise of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in recent years has brought with it the promise of a more innovative and equitable digital landscape. Globally, nations are increasingly harnessing the benefits of DPI, spurring economic development, fostering greater social and financial inclusion, and enhancing civic engagement – all driven by improved service delivery.

When DPI components – including digital identity, digital payments, and data exchange – are interoperable, modular, extensible, and designed using open tech standards, they can address countless use cases.

Global fora, particularly the G20, have been integral in setting and expanding this agenda. India leveraged its 2023 G20 presidency to build the first-ever multilateral consensus on DPI in recognition of its societal benefits. As the G20 president in 2024, Brazil delivered a joint Declaration on Digital Public Infrastructure, AI and Data for Governance, further recognising DPI as a lever of economic development and highlighting the importance of equitable data governance.