What the group agreed
The individual members of the International Organizations Consultative Group (IOCG) called for safeguards to be built into digital public infrastructure in ways that reflect each country’s circumstances. Their statement stresses that shared digital services require human oversight, participation, and measures to prevent exclusion. The statement records the members’ collective view. Each organization has its own endorsement and approval processes.
Where international organizations can help
The annex sets out seven areas for cooperation. Some concern the support organizations can offer directly, including technical advice, training and financing. Others concern how they work with the wider ecosystem, including consultation, advocacy, publishing standards or tools, sharing experience, and coordinating across institutions. The aim is to help countries apply safeguards consistently while adapting them to their circumstances.
Putting the statement in context
The IOCG contributed feedback during the design of the Universal DPI Safeguards Framework. The statement was released on September 24, 2024. Read the official IOCG page for the group’s background and the framework guide for more detail on implementation.