Modi calls for G20 High-Level Principles for a Secure, Trusted and Resilient Digital Economy
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed satisfaction about the creation of a G20 virtual Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository, and has underlined that progress on Common Framework for Digital Public Infrastructure will help create a transparent, accountable and fair digital ecosystem for all.
He also welcomed the efforts to develop a roadmap to facilitate Cross Country Comparison of Digital Skills and setting up a Virtual Centre of Excellence on Digital Skilling.
“These are important efforts to meet the needs of a future-ready workforce,” he told delegates at the G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ Meet held in Bengaluru via video message on 19 Aug 2023.
Noting that the digital economy will face security threats and challenges as it spreads globally, the Prime Minister has underlined the importance “to build consensus on the G20 High-Level Principles for a Secure, Trusted and Resilient Digital Economy”.
“Technology has connected us like never before. It holds the promise of inclusive and sustainable development for all,” the Prime Minister remarked as he emphasized that G20 nations have a unique opportunity to lay the foundations for an inclusive, prosperous and secure global digital future.
He noted that financial inclusion and productivity can be advanced through Digital Public Infrastructure. He suggested promoting the use of digital technology by farmers and small businesses, establishing the framework to build a global digital health ecosystem, and developing a framework for the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
Modi emphasized that an entire ecosystem of technology-based solutions can be built to address the challenges faced by humanity.
“All it needs from us are the four C’s – Conviction, Commitment, Coordination and Collaboration,” said the Prime Minister, as he expressed confidence that the working group will take us forward in that direction.
He also highlighted that India’s Digital Public Infrastructure offers scalable, secure and inclusive solutions for global challenges.
Pointing out the incredible diversity of the country, the Prime Minister asserted, “With such diversity, India is an ideal testing lab for solutions. A solution which succeeds in India can be easily applied anywhere in the world.”
He underlined that India has created an online Global Public Digital Goods Repository – the India Stack to ensure that no one is left behind, especially those from the Global South. Fiinews.com
