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Digital transformation must be inclusive, rights-based and centred on people. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), which is made up of building blocks like digital public goods, is an enabler of this transformative movement. Implemented well, it can accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals and ensure no one is left behind. ​

The Sri Lanka DPI Summit aims to be a landmark event that brings together all stakeholders involved in DPI-related initiatives in Sri Lanka. This high-level Summit will create a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and provide a national platform for multi-sectoral partners to showcase their contributions and innovations in the DPI space. A key highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the Government’s digital transformation vision for the country, in line with DPI adoption and acceleration.

Intended Outcomes

National Digital Vision

Unveiling of the National Digital Strategy of the Government
Launch of Joint Programme

‘Transforming Local Administrative Data Collection Systems for SDG Acceleration in Sri Lanka’ on strengthening the CRVS system
Strategic Partnerships

Facilitate collaborations among governments, businesses, researchers, and civil society to enhance the implementation of DPI initiatives, fostering a network of support and shared resources
Sectoral DPI Workplans

Conduct a deep dive into the key challenges and opportunities within three pre-identified sectors (namely, tax, transport, and tourism), to frame a draft DPI roadmap for each sector, to be finalized through further post-Summit consultations and thereafter, operationalized.

Sri Lanka DPI Summit 2025 - Agenda

Sri Lanka DPI Summit 2025 - Agenda

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What is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a shared means to many ends. It is a critical enabler of digital transformation and is helping to improve public service delivery at scale. Designed and implemented well, it can help countries achieve their national priorities and accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals. Governments, donors, the private sector and civil society alike have an opportunity to shape it. 

UNDP's work on building an inclusive and rights-based digital public infrastructure focuses on:​

Stewarding strategic initiatives

UNDP engages with a range of stakeholders across the ecosystems to drive action and deliver impact on DPI.

Building partnerships and alliances

UNDP convenes actors across the public and private sectors, academia, and civil society to catalyze collective action on digital public infrastructure.
Delivering government support

UNDP provides tailored assistance to governments at various stages of their digital transformation journey from early readiness assessment and strategy design to implementation and scaling.
Catalyzing population-scale technology

UNDP works with partners within the digital ecosystem to develop, implement, and scale digital public goods and digital public infrastructure to provide society-wide benefits.
Shaping local digital ecosystems

UNDP supports countries in creating and strengthening local digital ecosystems that can drive the development, implementation and scaling of innovative digital solutions.
Advocating for human rights and safeguards

UNDP advocates for the protection and promotion of human rights in the digital space, while installing adequate safeguards and empowering people to understand and exercise their rights.
Facilitating research and learning exchanges

UNDP catalyzes knowledge and insights to accelerate digital transformation through the facilitation of research and learning exchanges that enable countries to share and learn from each other.