Digital Public Infrastructure: Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) provides the foundational systems that enable digital transformation. The G20 is promoting DPI to improve public services, enhance economic opportunities, and ensure digital inclusion.

What is Digital Public Infrastructure?

DPI includes:

• Digital identity systems
• Payment systems
• Data exchange platforms
• Consent management
• Registries and databases

Benefits of DPI

• Improved service delivery
• Reduced costs
• Increased efficiency
• Enhanced transparency
• Greater inclusion

G20 DPI Priorities

1. Identity Systems

• Digital identity
• Authentication
• Verification
• Privacy protection

2. Payment Systems

• Digital payments
• Financial inclusion
• Interoperability
• Security

3. Data Exchange

• Secure data sharing
• Consent management
• Privacy protection
• Standards

4. Innovation

• Open standards
• Interoperability
• Innovation ecosystems
• Technology transfer

South Africa's DPI Focus

• National digital identity
• Payment systems
• Data exchange platforms
• Service delivery