Course

Course 3: The Economics of DPI: Public Value and Ecosystem Scale

This e-learning course is currently in development. The outline below is indicative and may change.

What you will learn
  • Understand the economic rationale for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through public goods theory.
  • Identify how DPI can reduce economic costs such as search, replication, transportation and verification.
  • Recognise infrastructure as a shared means to many ends across the economy and society.
  • Explore the role of the state in providing and governing DPI when social benefits exceed private incentives.
  • Learn about sustainable funding and budgeting strategies for DPI management.
  • Understand the importance of state capacity, coordination and dedicated institutions for DPI.
  • Identify strategies for developing and retaining workforce skills needed to design and operate DPI.
Who this is for
  • Economists and policy analysts interested in the impact of digital infrastructure.
  • Government officials responsible for public sector innovation and digital transformation.
  • Leaders in organisations that benefit from or interact with DPI.
  • People involved in funding and budgeting for large-scale technological projects.
  • Those interested in the governance and public value of digital public goods.
Course structure

Reviews
0.0(0)

Your rating

No reviews yet. Be the first.

Discussion

No comments yet.