Pre-Class Preparation
Suggested Readings:Encourage participants to read or watch these materials before the class for context.
- "Technological Revolutions and Techno-Economic Paradigms" by Carlota Perez.
- "Digital Government: Not Complicated, Just Hard" by Tom Loosemore (Video).
- "Aadhar: Giving an Identity to India" (Case Study).
Overall Class Timing: 2 Hours
- Introduction (15 minutes):
- Overview of DPI and its significance.
- Interactive element: Ask participants to share examples of digital systems they use in daily life (e.g., digital payments, identity systems).
- Section 1: Foundational DPIs (25 minutes):
- Explanation (15 minutes): What are foundational DPIs, with a focus on digital identity and payment systems.
- Case Study (10 minutes): Aadhaar in India – Benefits, challenges, and governance issues.
- Activity: Group discussion on how similar foundational DPIs could work in their own countries.
- Section 2: Sectoral DPIs (25 minutes):
- Explanation (10 minutes): Overview of sectoral DPIs in health, education, climate.
- Case Study (15 minutes): CAR case study
- Activity: Pair work – Discuss how sectoral DPIs could address specific challenges in areas like health or climate in their region.
- Break (10 minutes): Quick break to refresh before diving into governance.
- Section 3: Governance Challenges (30 minutes):
- Discussion (15 minutes): The role of governance in DPI implementation.
- Case Study (10 minutes): mPesa governance challenges – Lessons learned from failures.
- Activity (5 minutes): Quick brainstorming session – Participants list key governance risks and solutions.
- Conclusion and Reflection (15 minutes):
- Recap (5 minutes): Summarize the main points.
- Final Activity (10 minutes): Reflection exercise – Ask participants to think about how DPI could impact their own communities and share with the group.
- Open the floor for Q&A.