UN's First International Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure held under India's leadership
New York [US], April 28 (ANI): The United Nation's First International Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure was held under India's leadership to harness the technology to propel Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster inclusivity, India's Permanent Representative to UN, Ruchira Kamboj said in a press statement.
The session hosted on Thursday by the Permanent Mission of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with iSPIRT, the inaugural United Nations conference on Digital Public Infrastructure: Citizen Stack brought together global leaders, technology innovators, and policy experts to explore the global implementation of digital public infrastructure, said the Permanent of India to the UN said in a statement.
Key speakers from the United Nations System included Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly, and Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.
In her opening address, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj underscored India's dedication to enhancing global discussions on digital transformation.
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant also delivered a compelling keynote on "Advancing the Digital Frontier using Citizen Stack," highlighting the significant changes DPI has brought to governance.
The conference also showcased case studies demonstrating how components of Citizen Stack, like the Modular Open Source Identity Platform, are helping countries such as Ethiopia and the Philippines tailor DPI to their specific needs and achieve digital sovereignty. (ANI)
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