Invited to Project Liberty's high-level and multi-stakeholder Consultation Workshop atGeorgetown University in Washington D.C

Project Liberty Institute and Global Solutions Initiative convened 35 key stakeholders, including policymakers, technologists, legal experts, academics, and others. Recognizing today's geopolitical challenges, participants agreed that digital infrastructure must be a key focus for governments, and that cross-country collaboration should be reinforced to ensure shared progress. The discussion emphasized the need for a competitive digital environment that upholds personal data rights while addressing the geopolitical implications of digital infrastructure. Participants highlighted:

• The need for government action to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition.
• The potential of interoperability as a practical focus area for governments that could align with broader goals around data privacy and portability.
• The importance of multistakeholder collaboration and incorporating perspectives from the Global South.
• Aligning infrastructure technical choices with governance choices.
• The creation of a toolkit to guide government decision-making on digital governance, infrastructure design, and investments.

Digital Infrastructure Solutions to Advance Data Agency

The consultation underscored that digital infrastructure is not just about technology—it's about shaping the distribution of value in the digital economy while ensuring transparency, security, and citizen empowerment.

Read about the workshop, HERE.