Tag: Open Digital Ecosystems
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EuroStack: Why Europe’s Digital Stack Needs a Commons Mindset
This post builds on Part 1 of our series on Europe’s digital future, where we explored why open networks are essential to digital sovereignty, resilience, and fair markets. In this follow-up we examine how Europe’s current digital infrastructure measures up—and what it would take to transform it into a coherent, commons-governed system. In recent years, “digital sovereignty” has moved…
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Architecting Soft Power: India’s DPI Story
For much of the 20th century, soft power came from cultural exports—cinema, literature, universities, diplomacy. In the 21st, a new dimension has emerged: digital infrastructure. Today, India’s rising global stature isn’t just about economics (5th largest economy in the world) or geopolitics (a regional counterweight to China, a key voice in forums like the G20…
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ONDC’s Retail Traction Is Slowing – What Needs Rethinking
In recent weeks, ONDC has faced growing scrutiny. ONDC’s own data reveal a notable slowdown in retail traction. At the same time, a consumer survey by LocalCircles highlights persistent concerns around user experience and customer support. While these challenges are real, they are not unexpected in a bold, system-wide transformation like ONDC. As someone who…
SANDEEP MAHAJAN 