# O7.1 Establish governance frameworks for transparency, accountability and stakeholder participation

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[O7 Practice inclusive governance](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o7-practice-inclusive-governance)
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[SV3 Weak institutions](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities)[RI4 Disempowerment](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion)

[ ](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities)
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[L5- Operations and Maintenance ](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r3-donor/l5-operations-and-maintenance)
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## Practice

* Create independent oversight bodies to monitor DPI operations and ensure compliance.
* Incorporate feedback mechanisms to continuously improve DPI based on user experiences​​.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>References </td><td><a href="https://www.undp.org/publications/dpi-approach-playbook">UNDP (2023). The DPI Approach: A Playbook</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>