The UNDP and World Bank continue to promote DPI development in the Global South. Marcos Neto, UN director of policy and program support for the UNDP, delivered a management response statement to the independent evaluation of UNDP’s support of the digitalization of public services at the first regular session of the 2024 UNDP Executive Board Evaluation Session. At the same time, the World Bank has shared results from its support of DPI infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). UNDP to support digital legal identity as a key driver of digitalization In response to its recent evaluation, the UNDP will continue to develop its digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach, facilitate inclusive, rights-based digital transformation, and build a digital and data ecosystem prepared for future developments. The UNDP will continue to facilitate the user-focused design of key drivers of digitalization, such as digital legal identity and digital financial services by taking actions such as collaborating with the United Nations Legal Identity Agenda Task Force. As part of the 50in5 program, the UNDP will support at least 10 LDCs in developing DPIs, supporting collaboration between nations in the Global South in part through the FutureGov platform, which supports policy and program development for […]
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