Why it Matters
Innovation is critical to deal with a changing world, increasing sustainability, and equitably supporting human well-being.
- 0%%
of people worldwide believe the rising cost of living will affect their well-being [Santander]
- 0%%
of adults worldwide want to see significant sustainable and equitable change globally [Ipsos]
- $0BillionBillion
in public benefits go unused in the U.S. each year [Data.org]
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Co-Develop: Digital Public Infrastructure for an Equitable Recovery
Digital systems that accomplish basic, society-wide functions played a critical role in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, enabling both public health and social protection measures. The pandemic revealed the value of these systems, but it also revealed their weaknesses.Download PDF
Impact Stories
- A driver-owned cooperative gives essential gig workers access to statistics through an app that help them maximize their earnings--putting the power of data directly in their hands.
- Co-Develop, founded this year, is focused on implementing digital public infrastructure globally, justly and equitably.
- Benefits Data Trust uses technology to cut through the red tape to make it easier for people to determine benefits eligibility and then apply.
Featured Content
- At a time when polarization and partisanship create political stalemates for democratic governments worldwide, new tools are required to strengthen the social contract. This may be one of them.