IGF 2025 Open Forum #41 Building Trust in Digital Public Infrastructure

    Roundtable
    Duration (minutes): 90
    Format description: The session brings actors from the multistakeholder ecosystem together to provide input for and feedback on the DPI Safeguards Initiative. It is important for the room layout to facilitate a non-hierarchical discussion, where all participants are able to share their input and express their feedback.
    Description
    Context: The proposed session at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) aims to engage key stakeholders from various sectors in discussing the intersection of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This framework is central to ensuring that DPI utilization can accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while addressing potential risks. The session will leverage the diversity of the IGF platform to gather valuable feedback and foster user-centric co-creation. This session aims to advance the DPI Safeguards Framework by integrating diverse insights and practical experiences from stakeholders across different sectors. The collaborative format is designed to ensure that the framework not only addresses theoretical risks but also resonates with the practicalities of implementing DPI in varied contexts. The DPI Safeguards Initiative will utilize the unique IGF platform to engage professionals and stakeholders, focusing on the associated safeguards required. Session Format: The session will be structured into three parts

    Online participants will be able to contribute the same way as onsite participants.
    Organizers
    UN
    Marianne Díaz Hernández, Campaign Lead, Access Now, Civil Society (Latin American and Caribbean States) Raja Chandrasekharan, Manager, UNDP, International Organizations (Asia-Pacific States) Moritz Carl Fromageot, Associate Expert, ODET, International Organizations (Western European and other States)
    Speakers
    Marianne Díaz Hernández, Campaign Lead, Access Now, Civil Society (Latin American and Caribbean States) Liv Marte Nordhaug, CEO, Digital Public Goods Alliance, Civil Society (Western European and other States) Robert Opp, CDO, UNDP, (Western European and other States) Amandeep Singh Gill, Under-Secretary-General, Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, International Organizations (Asia-Pacific States)
    Onsite Moderator
    Fillipo Pierozzi
    Online Moderator
    Moritz Fromageot
    Rapporteur
    Raja Chandrasekharan
    SDGs
    1. No Poverty
    5. Gender Equality
    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    10. Reduced Inequalities
    16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    17. Partnerships for the Goals


    Targets: Context: The proposed session aims to engage key stakeholders from various sectors in ensuring digital trust and resilience in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The DPI Safeguards Framework was developed to support DPI in accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while addressing potential risks and ensuring digital trust and resilience. The session will leverage the diversity of the IGF platform to gather valuable feedback and foster user-centric co-creation. The collaborative format of the session is designed to ensure that the framework not only addresses theoretical risks but also resonates with the practicalities of implementing DPI in varied contexts. By focusing on safeguards and practical experiences, the session will address critical aspects of digital trust, such as data privacy, security, and transparency. The integration of diverse stakeholder insights will help build a robust framework that enhances the reliability and resilience of DPI systems. Session Format: 1. Introduction and Presentation (20 minutes): Presentation of the DPI Safeguards Initiative's deliverables by members of the multistakeholder working groups. This will set the stage for the discussion. 2. Roundtable Discussion (50 minutes): Engage participants in an interactive roundtable discussion. Facilitators will guide the conversation, encouraging input and feedback. This format ensures active participation and the exchange of diverse insights. 3. Summary and Next Steps (20 minutes): Conclude with a summary of key points and insights from the discussion. Align on the way forward and outline how participants can continue to be involved in the process.