Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) forms the foundational layer of a country’s digital ecosystem—the systems we rely on to identify ourselves, make payments, access services, and participate in the digital economy. These include digital identity systems, interoperable payment platforms, and trusted connectivity frameworks.
I work with governments, multistakeholder bodies, civil society, and communities to co-create DPI that is inclusive, secure, locally relevant, and rights-respecting. My focus is on ensuring that DPI doesn’t just scale—but that it works for everyone, especially the most marginalized.
I support stakeholders in developing DPI strategies, governance frameworks, and implementation plans aligned with principles of openness, interoperability, inclusion, and sustainability.
I conduct grounded research and comparative case studies that explore the challenges and opportunities of DPI in local contexts—highlighting models that work and those that exclude.
Through participatory processes, I help embed local needs and equity considerations into DPI design. This includes consulting with users, grassroots organizations, and digital rights advocates.
I facilitate learning spaces for civil society, policymakers, and technical actors to better understand DPI components (identity, payments, connectivity) and how they affect governance, access, and equity.
ISOC Mid-Career Fellowship – “Digital Equity for the Marginalized” Case Study (2024)
I conducted a cross-country study (Uganda, India, Mexico) examining how DPI systems are being implemented, and the extent to which they are inclusive. The research generated insights for policymakers and community actors seeking to make DPI more responsive to marginalized populations.
Youth Consultations for Uganda’s NDP IV – DPI Engagement
I led digital policy consultations that introduced young people to DPI concepts—particularly the role of digital ID, digital payments, and open standards—in national development planning and service delivery.
Speaker at Internet Governance Week Uganda (2024)
As a panelist and host, I contributed to DPI discussions at the Youth IGF and Parliamentary IGF, highlighting the importance of building human-centered infrastructure and guarding against exclusion in its deployment.
Connectivity for DPI – Broadband Mapping in Kanungu (ITU/SSCAF)
I participated in mapping mobile internet access in underserved areas to inform DPI planning and universal service strategies—ensuring that connectivity isn’t left behind in digital infrastructure conversations.
DPI has the potential to transform public service delivery, enable innovation, and drive inclusive development. But if poorly designed, it can also deepen digital divides, reinforce surveillance, and marginalize communities. That’s why DPI must be built with purpose, participation, and safeguards.
I believe that DPI should reflect our values: openness, inclusion, accountability, and empowerment. My role is to help governments and partners turn these principles into practice.
If you’re designing, implementing, or evaluating Digital Public Infrastructure systems—let’s collaborate to make them more inclusive, secure, and meaningful.