The Universal DPI Safeguards Framework is an open asset geared towards mitigating risks at both the individual and at the societal level from poorly designed and implemented DPI. In 2024 with safeguards prioritized in the Global Digital Compact, the first version of the Framework was released. In 2025, the Universal Safeguards Secretariat is focusing on implementations and evolution of the Framework, guided by a continuous listening–learning updating process, global mainstreaming and catalytic implementations in countries. In this light, coordinated efforts on a global scale, as well as local champions, are critical to enable societies to implement safe and inclusive DPI to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The DPI Safeguards Strategic Advisory Board is being established to support this outcome.

Nominations closed at 11:59 PM ET on 31 March 2025. The DPI Safeguards Strategic Advisory Board members will be announced shortly.

Role of the Strategic Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will provide strategic and independent guidance, and bring together valuable perspectives and networks.

The Advisory Board will advise and guide adoption, country implementations and the long-term evolution and governance of the Framework.

Playing a key role in large-scale dissemination efforts and raising awareness, the Advisory Board will drive broad engagement and promote understanding of the Framework’s significance and impact.

The Advisory Board will be responsible for advising the global mainstreaming and country implementations, and provide guidance to build strategic partnerships within the ecosystem that ensure safeguards-by-default across all DPI implementations.

Who should apply?

Members of the DPI Safeguards Strategic Advisory Board are expected to provide vital and informed contributions to issues, opportunities and challenges related to DPI safeguards initiative. Members will be recruited in their individual capacities.

Membership criteria include:

Strong leadership, with a high degree of independence, committed to engaging deeply with DPI Safeguards.

Experience in DPI implementations and networks needed to support the mission and long-term goals of the DPI Safeguards initiative.

Candidates with geographic, gender, network, and sectoral diversity will be considered, particularly those with a track record in transformative programmes that serve the public interest.

The nominee's suitability, capacity and willingness to contribute to the role will be considered in the selection process.