# L1 Conception and Scoping

To know more about this phase of the DPI life cycle, click [here](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/life-cycle-stages#conception-and-scoping-l1)

**Click on any process listed below to learn about illustrative practices that can be implemented.**

| Process                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Principle                                                                                                                                                                                            | Risk Mitigated                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| [F4.2 Facilitate comprehensive access to system architecture information](https://app.gitbook.com/o/S6GcTrchMUMTQYaKxrvB/s/M4qpfWbmGu30B3njFAAV/~/changes/259/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f4.2-facilitate-comprehensive-access-to-system-architecture-information)                                          | [F4 Reinforce transparency and accountability](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f4-reinforce-transparency-accountability) | [SV1 Digital distrust](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) |
| [F9.3 Prioritize investments in reusable software components to create standardized workflows that can be applied across multiple sectors.](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f9.3-prioritize-investments-in-reusable-software-components-to-create-standardized-workflows) | [F9 Focus on future sustainability](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f9-focus-on-future-sustainability)                   | [SV3 Weak institutions, SV5 Unsustainability](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities)                                                                                                   |
| [O8.3 Design the sustainable financing model for the DPI](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o8.3-design-a-sustainable-financing-model-for-the-dpi-1)                                                                                                                        | [O8 Sustain financial viability](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o8-sustain-financial-viability)                          | [SV5 Unsustainability](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities)                                                                                                                          |