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Today, the United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OICT) became the latest member of the DPGA. Read more about OICT and their DPG initiatives.

At the upcoming 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, world leaders alongside members of the private sector and civil society will convene on 21 September for a side-event titled: ‘The Future of Digital Cooperation: Building Resilience through Safe, Trusted, and Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure’. The event will map out a bold, inclusive, and innovative […]

UN Global Pulse research has identified a need to support DPG owners in scaling their innovations through access to experts. Last month, they conducted a survey to better understand this need, particularly to gauge interest in a DPG support programme that would connect subject matter experts with owners and implementers of DPGs.

Data as a digital public good is particularly important. Data is critical to understanding problems and prospective solutions for organisations, governments, businesses, and civil society. By using open data, societies can find new ways to foster economic and human development integral to the attainment of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

The Digital Public Goods Alliance co-hosted and participated in high level events during the United Nations General Assembly emphasizing open source and the relevance of DPGs for building open culture and open societies in the UN and around the world. Read the takeaways from these events here.

Today we’re pleased to announce The Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology as a new member to the Digital Public Goods Alliance.

DPGA co-leads Liv Marte Norhaug and Lucy Harris reflect on the release of the DPGA’s 5 year strategy.

While, like many, we were eager to end 2020 and look towards the new year with new energy, it is important to take time to reflect on the achievements made, the challenges overcome, and the opportunities presented in 2020. For the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), reflecting on 2020 actually begins with our roots – […]

This week, we wrap up our four part series highlighting the work of each Digital Public Goods Alliance co-founder. This week we’re featuring UNICEF. If you missed it, check out the rest of the series featuring iSPIRT, Norway and Sierra Leone. And, for more on the DPGA follow us on Twitter or sign up for our […]