Who we are
The Digital Convergence Initiative (DCI) is the global initiative for the digital transformation of social protection systems. Launched in 2021 as part of the USP2030 partnership, the DCI is an open and collaborative platform for governments, development partners, civil society organizations and the private sector united by a shared vision: expanding the coverage of social protection and enhancing its delivery through inclusive, interoperable digital systems.
The DCI currently works in four action areas:
- Knowledge generation and sharing
- Developing technical standards to promote interoperability
- Supporting countries in their digital transformation journeys
- Capacity development for digital social protection
DCI also offers a crosscutting AI Hub to support the responsible use of AI in social protection.
The Initiative welcomes contributions and engagement from diverse stakeholders and evolves dynamically through partnerships.
Our vision
DCI partners and contributors are committed to creating a harmonized and interoperable digital ecosystem which:
- Improves the efficiency and transparency of social protection program delivery
- Enhances social protection outcomes
- Improves coordination
- Promotes inclusion
- Reduces inequalities, including gender inequalities
What we do
The DCI currently works in four action areas:
Governance
The Digital Convergence Initiative is a multi-stakeholder initiative. Strategic guidance is being provided by its Steering Committee, composed of representatives of the co-funding and coordinating partners: