The [Digital Convergence Initiative (DCI)](https://spdci.org/about-us/) is a joint initiative by USP2030 members, governments, development partners, civil society organisations, and private companies to build global consensus on standards and guidelines for social protection (SP) information systems.
Initiated in 2021, the initiative aims to build global consensus on technological standards and guidelines for digital systems that enable the seamless flow of data between programmes and institutions, essential to delivering social protection. It believes that standardised data sharing can improve the effectiveness of social protection programmes and, ultimately, enhance their outcomes.
The Digital Convergence Initiative is an open, transparent, and virtual community that encourages contributions from various stakeholders.
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