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Digital Nations is an international forum
of leading digital governments.
Founded in 2014, our collective goal is to harness the potential global power of digital technology and help one another to become even better digital governments, faster and more efficiently through sharing and learning from each other. Each participant agrees to lead by example and contribute with its expertise on a non-binding, voluntary basis. The participants are connected by the principles of user needs, necessary safeguards, open standards, open source, open markets, open government, digital inclusion and accessibility, digital skills and training, co-creation and experimentation, and sustainability.
Mission Statement
We, Digital Nations, lead digital government transformation for the benefit of our citizens.
We do this by:
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developing cutting-edge digital policy and practice
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sharing approaches and best practices among members
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advancing members' international influence
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strengthening relations, building expertise and connecting digital leaders globally
Key Documents
November 2022
Digital Nations Ministers met on 1-3 November 2022 under the chairship of Sang-min Lee, Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea, to discuss the digital government agenda under the theme 'Agile and Active Digital Governance.'
November 2021
The DN Charter is a non-binding document that outlines the key principles and governance for the Digital Nations group, signed by Ministers at the annual Ministerial Summit to reaffirm the commitment of the member country. The Charter was reviewed and updated in 2021.
November 2021
Digital Nations Ministers met virtually on 18 November 2021 under the chairship of Chris Philp MP, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy of the Government of the United Kingdom, to discuss the digital government agenda in line with the theme ‘Digital Government in Open Societies: Sustainable, Inclusive, and Values-driven Innovation.’
November 2021
The Digital Nations affirms the principles of a sustainable digital government, with a focus on environmental sustainability. As Digital Nations members, with the relevant government departments and agencies responsible for digital public services and operations, we will strive to reduce the potential negative environmental impact of our governments’ digital operations and contribute to climate targets, while delivering responsible, resilient digital services.
November 2019
Drafted by the Data 360 Thematic Group, this shared declaration was presented at the D9 Ministerial Summit in Uruguay in 2019.
November 2018
Drafted by the Artificial Intelligence Thematic Group, this framework was adopted at the D9 Ministerial Summit in Israel in 2018.
November 2016
The Busan Declaration highlights the future of the D5 and the nine principles of the D5 Charter. This declaration was signed by Ministers at the 3rd D5 Ministerial Summit in 2016.