Well, they all agree that #DigitalTransformation is at a tipping point globally, with the divisions between wealthy and developing nations especially stark: 96% of the world's unconnected people live in developing countries.
#Digitalization provides an unprecedented opportunity to deliver critical #government services at societal-scale, #inclusive of all populations. This β¬οΈ innovation in the public and private sectors and can, in theory,π data in ways that further fuel innovation and empower people
This is probably a good time to point out that from 2015-19, #DevelopmentFinance for #Digitalization more than tripled π not only did the stakeholders at today's event echo the @OECD report's call for urgent global #cooperation on #DPGs; they've been investing in it, too π
As explained, #DPG adoption is promising but involves A LOT. How can #donors, #CivilSociety, and public + private institutions work together at this pivotal moment to improve their coordination, support #governments, and #LeaveNoOneBehind in the process?
This work is meant to improve the outcomes of #DigitalServices for people and societies at large.
It's too big for anyone to do alone: the #DPG Charter process aspires to be #inclusive, with growing input from new stakeholders as it evolves. Meet our current stakeholders! π
Global #cooperation is required to manage the interconnected risks of a just #DigitalTransformation for all, and the #DPG Charter presents a timely opportunity to bring stakeholders from across sectors together to shape this transformation through the use of #DPGs.
As we heard from diverse stakeholders at today's @OECD event, the time to make concerted, committed efforts and #investments to advance the use of #DPGs is now.
To make technology promises into reality, we must recognize Africa as a continent with 55 countries that are all different. Let's work with them to build what is required rather than serving them with one solution.
-Teki Akuetteh (@hub_adr)
Thank you to our great panel, everyone who contributed, and to all who attended.
Access the full "Development Co-operation Report 2021: Shaping a Just Digital Transformation"
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.@DIAL_Kate : "We often talk about the technology, but we sometimes forget to talk about the purpose. The purpose is to make people's lives easier and give them access to education, healthcare, agricultural services, and more."
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.@SwarayRahman : Sierra Leone is dedicated to creating an enabling ecosystem for its citizens so they can create digital solutions to improve their lives. This includes the government working to address cybersecurity and privacy concerns into its policy. πΈπ±
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Teki Akuetteh: "Africa is not behind in its use of modern tech. We are faced with the same challenges as the 'developed world', but when you look at our policy and legal frameworks, you see a gap. It calls for collaboration so we can address it.
π΄ LIVE: Shaping A Just #DigitalTransformation, an @OECD high-level event where @DIAL_Kate will not only share her thoughts on the 2021 Development Co-operation Report's findings, but also share details about an exciting new effort we're proud to be leading with @DPGAlliance!
The new @OECD report highlights how to best achieve digital transformation by being responsive to digital realities, managing universal risks, and supporting gender action frameworks.
.@OECD's offer:
β Going digital initiative
β New research to accelerate #digitaltransformation
β Inclusive forum to shape a digital future
β DAC support participation of developing countries
Mark Irura notes the importance of using #data to improve governance but he emphasizes that communities need to know how their data is being used so they can protect their #privacy.
However, choosing not to share your data should NOT prevent you from participating in government!
DIAL thinks about #partnerships in everything it doesβin fact, were founded in 2015 by a partnership of #global#donors seeking to connect incredibly promising #DigitalDevelopment efforts that had failed to achieve #scale.