O8.5 Focus on cost reduction

Principle

O8 Sustain financial viability

Risk

SV5 Unsustainability

Life Cycle Stage

L3 - Development

Practices

• Encourage cost-effective technologies and processes, such as leveraging open-source solutions or scalable cloud services, to drive down expenses.

• Implement efficiency measures and continuous improvement practices, similar to how organizations like M-Pesa have optimized operational costs while scaling their services.

• Regularly review and adjust pricing models to reflect cost reductions and ensure sustainability.

Resources

Case Study

( to come soon..)

References

The DPG Charter: Key takeaways on norms and principles for safe and inclusive digital public infrastructure