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India pitches for global adoption of DPI for sustainable growth: G20 Task Force Report - ET Telecom
New Delhi: India has pitched for global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure to promote productivity and achieve inclusive and sustainable growth, a G20 Task Force's report prepared by India said. India's leadership on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has been acknowledged globally and in the G20 India Presidency in particular, according to the final 'Report of India's G20 Task Force on DPI released on Monday. "Given that DPI has been recognised as a tool for boosting nations' productivity and achieving strong, inclusive and sustainable growth, the time is ripe to initiate discussions to co-create a path toward promoting global adoption of DPI to accelerate countries' socio-economic growth and development," it said. This should include leveraging the expertise of countries experienced in DPI to assist others in developing their digital public infrastructure, the report of Task Force co-chaired by Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India, and Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and Chairman of Infosys and the Founding Chairman of UIDAI. At the same time, the report said, India and other countries with advanced DPI should also focus on building on the existing DPI, to continue driving inclusion and progress domestically towards more ambitious outcomes. The work of this task force led to the acceptance of the definition and framework of the DPI during India's G20 Presidency and will be taken forward for implementation during the Brazilian and South African presidencies. The report also highlighted the need to identify an existing body of global standards with the scope of multinational presence, to foster and harness the DPI ecosystem across various regions and countries, especially Global South countries. Many countries are considering how to develop their national digital infrastructure to accelerate economic progress through drastic improvement in provisioning public services, and foster trust between people and institutions by improving transparency and reducing distance, it said. The report will play a key role in defining the future course of the DPI approach and actions for implementation around the globe, particularly in the Global South. On the release of the report, the G20 Sherpa of India said, "India did an incredible pole vault in DPI. We achieved in nine years what would have taken 50 years without DPI. Today in India, UPI is used at all levels from street vendors to large shopping malls, with the highest percentage of digital transactions globally, accounting for nearly 46 per cent share. All these proved to be building blocks for India to steer through the COVID-19 pandemic, be it transferring USD 4.5 billion into the bank accounts of 160 million beneficiaries or facilitating distribution of 2.5 million vaccinations in two years with digital vaccine certificates on mobiles, he said. "We are far advanced in terms of digitisation and I am confident, this report will be the guiding North Star for the world to follow," he added. According to the report, DPI is an approach designed to solve multi-faceted complex societal problems that ultimately require both public and private participation and innovation. It allows nations to fast-track their economic development in an inclusive and competitive manner, leveraging cutting-edge technology, good governance and markets to drive outcomes such as health and financial inclusion, human development, access to jobs and employment, and improved public services, it said. Looking ahead, it said, "As we have seen, it will continue to be useful to deal with the complex and pressing challenges like achieving sustainable growth, financial inclusion, reducing cost of payments, harnessing data for development." Further, with the appropriate application of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the impact of DPI can easily be amplified further, the report said, adding that it is also important to continuously focus on building new DPI and increasing adoption by incorporating feedback and encouraging innovation as and when possible.
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India pitches for global adoption of DPI for sustainable growth: G20 Task Force Report
India has urged the global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to boost productivity and achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. The G20 Task Force's report, released on Monday, acknowledged India's leadership in DPI and called for discussions to promote global adoption of DPI to accelerate socio-economic growth and development. India has pitched for global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure to promote productivity and achieve inclusive and sustainable growth, a G20 Task Force's report prepared by India said. India's leadership on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has been acknowledged globally and in the G20 India Presidency in particular, according to the final 'Report of India's G20 Task Force on DPI released on Monday. "Given that DPI has been recognised as a tool for boosting nations' productivity and achieving strong, inclusive and sustainable growth, the time is ripe to initiate discussions to co-create a path toward promoting global adoption of DPI to accelerate countries' socio-economic growth and development," it said. This should include leveraging the expertise of countries experienced in DPI to assist others in developing their digital public infrastructure, the report of Task Force co-chaired by Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India, and Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and Chairman of Infosys and the Founding Chairman of UIDAI. At the same time, the report said, India and other countries with advanced DPI should also focus on building on the existing DPI, to continue driving inclusion and progress domestically towards more ambitious outcomes. The work of this task force led to the acceptance of the definition and framework of the DPI during India's G20 Presidency and will be taken forward for implementation during the Brazilian and South African presidencies. The report also highlighted the need to identify an existing body of global standards with the scope of multinational presence, to foster and harness the DPI ecosystem across various regions and countries, especially Global South countries. Many countries are considering how to develop their national digital infrastructure to accelerate economic progress through drastic improvement in provisioning public services, and foster trust between people and institutions by improving transparency and reducing distance, it said. The report will play a key role in defining the future course of the DPI approach and actions for implementation around the globe, particularly in the Global South. On the release of the report, the G20 Sherpa of India said, "India did an incredible pole vault in DPI. We achieved in nine years what would have taken 50 years without DPI. Today in India, UPI is used at all levels from street vendors to large shopping malls, with the highest percentage of digital transactions globally, accounting for nearly 46 per cent share. All these proved to be building blocks for India to steer through the COVID-19 pandemic, be it transferring USD 4.5 billion into the bank accounts of 160 million beneficiaries or facilitating distribution of 2.5 million vaccinations in two years with digital vaccine certificates on mobiles, he said. "We are far advanced in terms of digitisation and I am confident, this report will be the guiding North Star for the world to follow," he added. According to the report, DPI is an approach designed to solve multi-faceted complex societal problems that ultimately require both public and private participation and innovation. It allows nations to fast-track their economic development in an inclusive and competitive manner, leveraging cutting-edge technology, good governance and markets to drive outcomes such as health and financial inclusion, human development, access to jobs and employment, and improved public services, it said. Looking ahead, it said, "As we have seen, it will continue to be useful to deal with the complex and pressing challenges like achieving sustainable growth, financial inclusion, reducing cost of payments, harnessing data for development." Further, with the appropriate application of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the impact of DPI can easily be amplified further, the report said, adding that it is also important to continuously focus on building new DPI and increasing adoption by incorporating feedback and encouraging innovation as and when possible.
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DPI needs public and private participation to deal with challenges, says G20 task force | Today News
India's G20 Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Transformation, Financial Inclusion and Development, chaired by G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani, said in its final report that the appropriate use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, could amplify the impact of DPIs. In the 'Report of India's G20 Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure,' Kant and Nilekani highlighted the focus on building new DPI and increasing the adoption of existing platforms. "The learnings from DPI should be widely available by setting global standards, specifications and best practices," it said. "This approach will go a long way to facilitate efficient and effective implementations of DPI by other countries," the report added.
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India proposes the worldwide implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for sustainable growth, as highlighted in a G20 task force report. The initiative aims to leverage digital technologies to enhance public services and economic development.
India has taken a significant step in promoting the global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a means to foster sustainable growth and development. This initiative was highlighted in a recent G20 task force report, emphasizing the potential of digital technologies to transform public services and drive economic progress 1.
Digital Public Infrastructure refers to a set of digital systems that enable essential societal functions. In India, notable examples of DPI include Aadhaar (digital identity), UPI (Unified Payments Interface), DigiLocker (digital document storage), and FASTag (electronic toll collection) 3. These systems have significantly improved access to public services and financial inclusion in the country.
The G20 task force, co-chaired by Nandan Nilekani and Amitabh Kant, has put forth several recommendations for the global implementation of DPI. These include:
The task force report highlights numerous advantages of adopting DPI on a global scale:
India's own experience with DPI has been a driving force behind this global initiative. The country has successfully implemented various digital systems that have revolutionized public service delivery and financial transactions. For instance, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed digital payments, while Aadhaar has provided a digital identity to over a billion citizens 3.
While promoting the global adoption of DPI, the task force also acknowledges potential challenges:
As India continues to champion the cause of DPI on the global stage, the G20 task force report serves as a blueprint for countries looking to harness the power of digital technologies for sustainable growth and improved public services.
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