Building the Commons: Creating and Maintaining Digital Public Goods

Digital public goods — open knowledge, open standards, open-source software, and shared digital infrastructure — are foundational to inclusive, resilient societies. Together, they form the digital commons that enable universal access, innovation, and meaningful participation in the digital economy.

Through open discussion, this session will explore how governments, communities, and innovators can co-create and scale technologies that advance inclusive digital transformation.

Key Objectives:

• Spotlight real-world examples of community-led models
• Explore how collaborative governance strengthens public trust, transparency, and the protection of human rights online
• Identify pathways to expand the digital commons for the benefit of all