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A liberal democracy can survive for a while on institutional strength and widespread agreement. As long as most people are generally satisfied with how things are going (or have made peace with the status quo), it is easy to imagine that something like a social contract will keep things on track. Hamish MacAuley makes a persuasive case that many Canadians came of age politically between the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the 2008 financial crisis, when consensus was widespread and politics seemed optional, thus many chose to stay out. We abandoned democratic governing habits during prosperous times. Instead, we played politics. In response, McGill's Jacob T. Levy advocates for political action that rejects the status quo while also refusing to burn it all down or take our ball and go home. We should participate in politics, even if it is unsatisfying. When the foundations of our democratic structure or the rights of vulnerable people are jeopardized, it makes sense to delegate aut

Brazil's Role in the Global Multinational Network

 Brazil's presidency of the G20 has commenced in earnest, with the expectation that approximately 100 meetings will be held in various regions of the country throughout the year. In addition to Brazil's priority issues of poverty, sustainable development, and global governance, the G20 will address a diverse range of topics in 2024, such as innovation and the digital transformation. Brazil has a wealth of knowledge to share with and learn from its fellow member countries on these subjects. In this regard, Bruna Santos of The Wilson Center conducted an in-depth interview with Luanna Roncaratti, the Deputy Secretary of Digital Government at Brazil's Management and Innovation Ministry, to discuss the primary topics that must be addressed in the context of digital transformation and digital government.

The G20 is currently in the midst of a distinctive period


As Brazil's presidency is the third installment in a cycle that commenced in 2022 and will continue until 2025. This cycle was characterized by the leadership of developing countries in the G20. Numerous opportunities and expectations for an improved future have been generated by digital technologies. However, they also present challenges, risks, and a fundamental concern that the benefits are rarely shared equitably within countries and globally, thereby exacerbating inequalities. In our capacity as members of the Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG), we are dedicated to promoting a dialogue regarding the potential of technology to facilitate inclusive development that ensures that no one is left behind. Digital government and the establishment of a digital public infrastructure (DPI) that is both inclusive and trustworthy are among the priorities that the DEWG has identified. This issue is a continuance of the trajectory that has been established over the past three years and addresses the primary challenges that countries in the Global South encounter. The objective of Brazil's G20 presidency is to intensify the discourse regarding the DPI components that pertain to data governance and digital identity. It will offer pertinent insights and emphasize pertinent DPI cases, as well as how they can be used to foster digital inclusion. Brazil is prepared to collaborate with a variety of international organizations and countries to further the discourse on DPI. We anticipate that the outcomes will be included in the G20 DEWG's deliverables. The concept of Digital Public Infrastructure, which was introduced by India's presidency last year, is highly pertinent in order to promote a business friendly environment and ensure that all individuals have access to digital services on a societal level. We suggested that the initial component of DPI should be digital identity, as the absence of identification creates numerous obstacles to accessing services and exercising rights.

It is a critical enabler for the effective integration of individuals into the digital economy and digital inclusion


Additionally, there are numerous international organizations and nations that are currently involved in the promotion of discourse and discourse regarding this subject. The second issue we suggested to address is the DPI component, which is associated with national data sharing and interoperability in both the public and private sectors. Both topics are highly pertinent and are also associated with our national priorities. We are dedicated to enhancing our digital ID, the Gov.br account, and to redefining our national identification system by connecting physical and digital documents. Additionally, we are dedicated to the advancement of our data governance and data sharing initiatives. In light of this, we are resolute in our commitment to collaborating and acquiring a thorough comprehension of these matters. Discourse and the exchange of experiences will be facilitated, and an exhaustive list of best practices and use cases will be compiled in a compendium of practices. Additionally, we will analyze the manner in which countries are employing digital identities and compile these experiences into a document of principles for digital identity governance. In addition to facilitating dialogue and partnership with the technology ecosystem and all government agency teams that comprehend the urgency of the transformation and are highly committed to it, the governance includes state-owned companies that have leveraged the process by operating and scaling digital government solutions. Consequently, the Brazilian experience of digital government and solution delivery is a valuable lesson that can be shared with other countries.

Along the road, it has provided numerous insights


We are perpetually seeking references from other countries to assist us in overcoming the obstacles we encounter in the development of Gov.br during this sharing process. In the context of a digital economy, our primary objective is to ensure that the Brazilian populace is granted fundamental civil rights through the implementation of the Citizen Identification Service and the National Identity Card/CIN. We aim to capitalize on the capabilities of technology to establish a more inclusive approach, particularly for individuals who encounter digital obstacles. The public and private sectors must be able to securely interact with all citizens in digital and face-to-face transactions, and each citizen must be uniquely recognized. We have utilized the CPF number as the key to incorporate the identification systems of various states in order to accomplish this. One of the primary objectives that resulted from this participatory process is the integration of state and municipal public services into the identification processes of the Gov.br platform. As an authentication tool for services in all states and numerous municipalities, we have already incorporated the Gov.br account, providing citizens with increased convenience and security.

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