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Ecosystem

A public-interest ecosystem platform — not a program, but infrastructure.

DPA operates at the intersection of research, learning, workforce readiness, and ecosystem building. Locally grounded. Globally connected.

Who we serve

  • Individuals

    People navigating technology-disrupted lives, careers, and communities — particularly those from underserved backgrounds.

  • Institutions

    Mission-driven organizations, public agencies, and community-based bodies governing and applying technology in the public interest.

  • The space between

    The bridges, pathways, and shared infrastructure that neither individuals nor institutions can build alone.

How we work

  • Locally grounded

    Anchored in the communities where our partners operate, with co-production at the center.

  • Globally connected

    Moving knowledge and relationships across borders — from local experience into global conversations.

  • Ecosystem-first

    Coordinating across access, research, and governance so that work compounds rather than fragments.

What we build

  • Knowledge assets

    Briefs, insight reports, and ecosystem maps that translate research into accessible practice.

  • Convenings

    Community-centered forums, regional roundtables, and a global Tech & Society Summit.

  • Pathways

    Vetted training, skilling, and career routes — connecting people to opportunity through trusted partners.