Asian Development Bank

The activity will assess both existing and underdevelopment/planned ADB digital products to determine their suitability for classification as Digital Public Goods (DPGs). This involves identifying active digital products and evaluating their compliance with the DPG Standard, including open licenses, adherence to open standards, and alignment with sustainable development goals. Additionally, the process includes consulting relevant stakeholders and documenting findings to recommend steps for developing these products into DPGs to maximize their impact on sustainable development. Suitable products will be submitted to the DPG registry for recognition

To develop an ADB internal policy, the process begins with thorough research and benchmarking of global DPG frameworks and best practices from other development institutions. This is followed by stakeholder consultations, engaging with member countries, the private sector, civil society, and internal departments to assess needs and opportunities. Based on these insights, policy guidelines are formulated, establishing criteria, governance standards, and guidelines for DPG selection, data privacy, and cybersecurity (amongst others elements to be included in the DPG policy). Monitoring and creation of evaluation framework will then be created to assess the impact, scalability, and sustainability of the DPGs. Finally, international collaboration is sought by partnering with global DPG networks and participating in knowledge-sharing forums.

These events will aim to foster collaboration, share best practices, and enhance the understanding of DPGs among participating institutions. Additionally, these should provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities, ensuring that all involved institutions are well-informed and engaged about DPGs.

This activity focuses on promoting the development and use of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) to address climate change challenges in Asia. It involves raising awareness among ADB staff and potentially beyond, about the benefits and potential of DPGs, such as their accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and capacity to drive innovation. By investing in and promoting initiatives that link DPGs to climate action, this activity aims to highlight their potential role in both mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change.This activity aligns with ADB’s development goals because it supports ADB’s climate resilience goals by using DPGs to provide real-time data and tools for managing climate risks and implementing sustainable practices.

This activity involves making ADB’s AI framework and associated tools openly accessible and freely available to the public, adhering to principles of open standards, open data, and open source. The aim is to enhance transparency, foster collaboration, and drive innovation across various sectors by leveraging ADB’s AI capabilities.