This project analyzes the landscape of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) adoption and donor financing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with a focus on how international development co-operation can better support inclusive digital transformation.
The analysis draws on OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) data, World Bank open indicators, and ITU statistics to produce evidence-based policy insights relevant to the OECD DAC's emerging work stream on digital transformation.
Policy Question: Are international donors aligning their digital ODA flows with the countries and sectors where DPI investment would have the greatest development impact?
DPI refers to shared digital systems that function like public goods — enabling broad participation in society and the economy. Core components include:
| Pillar | Examples |
|---|---|
| Digital ID | National ID systems, legal identity registries |
| Payment Infrastructure | Real-time payment rails, interoperable mobile money |
| Data Exchange | Health data platforms, civil registration systems |
| Connectivity | Broadband networks, universal service funds |
The G20 and OECD have increasingly recognized DPI as a foundation for achieving the SDGs, particularly in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
dpi-development-analysis/
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├── notebooks/
│ └── dpi_lmic_analysis.ipynb # Main analysis notebook + policy brief
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├── data/
│ └── raw/ # Downloaded datasets (auto-fetched by notebook)
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├── outputs/
│ └── figures/ # Exported charts and visualizations
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├── requirements.txt
└── README.md
| Source | Dataset | Access |
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| OECD.Stat / DAC | CRS — ODA flows to ICT & digital sectors | stats.oecd.org |
| World Bank | WDI — Internet use, broadband, financial inclusion | wbgapi Python package |
| ITU | ICT Development Index, mobile broadband coverage | itu.int/en/ITU-D/Statistics |
| UNDP | Human Development Index (HDI) | hdr.undp.org |
All data is fetched programmatically via official APIs. No proprietary datasets are used.
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DPI Adoption Trends (2010–2023) — Internet penetration and mobile broadband coverage across LMIC regions, disaggregated by gender where data permits.
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ODA Flows to Digital Sectors — OECD DAC CRS analysis of bilateral and multilateral donor commitments to ICT/digital, identifying funding gaps and leader/laggard donors.
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DPI × Development Outcomes — Correlation analysis between digital infrastructure indicators and financial inclusion, poverty rates, and SDG progress proxies.
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Policy Brief — An OECD-style policy brief with findings and recommendations for DAC members on how to strengthen digital development co-operation practices.
This analysis is aligned with:
- The OECD DAC Recommendation on Enabling Open and Innovative Government (2017)
- The G20 DPI Framework (2023, India Presidency)
- OECD Digital Government Policy Framework
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/dpi-development-analysis.git
cd dpi-development-analysis
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Launch the notebook
jupyter notebook notebooks/dpi_lmic_analysis.ipynbAngello Leon | MA International Affairs, Graduate Institute Geneva
Research interests: digital governance, development co-operation, anti-corruption
This project was produced as an independent policy research exercise. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the OECD.