The principle for DPI was released acknowledging the importance of digitalisation to transform societies and to achieving the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About DPI
- DPI is a digital network that enables countries to safely and efficiently deliver economic opportunities and social services to all residents.
- DPI can be compared to roads, which form a physical network that connects people and provides access to a huge range of goods and services.
- ‘India Stack’ is India's own foundational DPI.
Quad’s Key Principles for DPI
- Inclusivity: Eliminate economic, technical & social barriers, empowerment of end-users, and avoid erroneous algorithmic bias.
- Collaboration: Enable development of user-centric solutions and facilitate sustained adoption and allow innovators to develop new services.
- Modularity and Extensibility: A modular architecture to accommodate changes/modifications without undue disruption.
- Scalability: Use flexible design to easily accommodate any unexpected increase in demand.
- Sustainability: Ensure sustainability through adequate financing and technological support.
- Other Principles: Interoperability, respect for human rights, grievance redress, contribute to SDGs, protect intellectual property rights, Governance for Public Benefit, Trust, & Transparency, ensure Security and Privacy.
Other Global Initiatives for Adoption of DPI
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NOTE: To know more about DPI, kindly refer News Today dated 22nd February 2024.
