The G20 envisions a big role for technology in inclusive growth
Digital India journey has yielded substantial impact at scale. Insights from it were shared with the G20.
The Leaders’ Declaration emphasized the role of technology in bridging digital divides and promoting inclusive and sustainable development. It focused on: Building DPI: The forum emphasized the significance of constructing robust, reliable and inclusive DPI that prioritizes safety, security, trustworthiness and accountability, and respects data privacy, intellectual property and human rights.
The G20 endorsed both the voluntary G20 Framework for Digital Public Infrastructure Systems and India’s proposal to establish a Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository. It also recognized the One Future Alliance initiative aimed at helping low- and middle-income countries with DPI.
Imbuing the digital economy with safety, security, resilience and trust: Leaders acknowledged the importance of a fully secure digital economy by embracing the adoption of non-binding principles to support businesses as they ensure safety, security and trust in the digital realm, and also toolkits designed to promote cyber education and awareness among the under-age Fostering digital ecosystems: It was remarkable to see the G20’s commitment to promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive digital-tech deployment in agriculture, healthcare and the protection and promotion of culture and cultural heritage. Further, the Global Initiative on Digital Health for data-protected digital health systems will be key in building a comprehensive ecosystem in compliance with respective data protection regulations.
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