DPG4DPI FINANCING

KEY ACTIONS

• Mobilise new financial commitments dedicated to supporting DPGs that are relevant for multiple countries, particularly emerging economies, in their implementation of safe, inclusive, and interoperable DPI
• Identify and generate relevant research and case studies that document the cost-effectiveness and impact of financing DPGs as part of international development assistance for implementing DPI

WHY THIS

DPGs are transformative for how countries can plan and implement safe, inclusive, and interoperable DPI while maintaining their digital sovereignty and strengthening their own capabilities. To ensure DPGs can be a viable and reliable alternative over time there must be more predictable and better coordinated financing available for core code development and stewardship.

WHY NOW

The Global Digital Compact, adopted by UN Member States in September 2024, demonstrates strong country demand for a future-oriented digital cooperation model enabled by digital public goods. This model will require more sustained financing to scale as a viable long-term alternative. Additionally, the GDC includes an explicit commitment to increase financing for digital public goods and digital public infrastructure.

HOW TO SUPPORT

• Provide financing for DPGs that can enable safe, inclusive, and interoperable DPI, particularly in emerging economies, and encourage other funders to do the same.
• Where possible, new financing commitments should be channeled into a dedicated financing instrument, allowing funders to pool their financing and improving coordination in how financing is allocated to DPGs.
• Strengthen the evidence base for financing DPGs that enable safe, inclusive, and interoperable DPI, for instance by sharing and initiating relevant research and case studies