The global conversation around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has accelerated—but many mission-driven private platforms feel sidelined by the word “public”, which often implies "free" or "state-owned." This creates friction for innovators trying to build sustainable, inclusive systems at scale.
That’s why we’re introducing a new term: Complementary Digital Infrastructure (CDI).
🔹 What is CDI?
It refers to private digital platforms that align with DPI principles—inclusion, interoperability, safeguards—but are independently owned and sustainably operated. CDI platforms integrate with DPI, measure shared impact using standardized metrics (like IRIS+ and SDGs), and prioritize the citizen as the common customer.
🎯 Why CDI matters:
- Enables standardized integration across ecosystems
- Encourages private innovation without compromising public value
- Bridges the gap between public policy and private enterprise
- Positions private actors as co-creators, not competitors
💡 At Acalytica, we’re championing this category—building tools that empower creators, entrepreneurs, and underserved communities while aligning with national and global development goals.
📢 Let’s talk:
Are you building something that complements public infrastructure but doesn’t quite fit the “public” label?
You might be a CDI platform already.
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