> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r3-donor/l1-conception-and-scoping.md).

# L1 Conception and Scoping

To know more about this phase of the DPI life cycle, click [here](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/life-cycle-stages.md#conception-and-scoping-l1)

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

| Process                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Principle                                                                                                                                                                     | Risk Mitigated                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [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](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f4-reinforce-transparency-accountability.md) | [SV1 Digital distrust](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md), [RI4 Disempowerment](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion.md) |
| [F9.3 Prioritize investments in reusable software components to create standardized workflows that can be applied across multiple sectors.](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/f9.3-prioritize-investments-in-reusable-software-components-to-create-standardized-workflows.md) | [F9 Focus on future sustainability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f9-focus-on-future-sustainability.md)                   | [SV3 Weak institutions, SV5 Unsustainability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                                                            |
| [O8.3 Design the sustainable financing model for the DPI](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/processes/o8.3-design-a-sustainable-financing-model-for-the-dpi-1.md)                                                                                                                        | [O8 Sustain financial viability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/operational-principles/o8-sustain-financial-viability.md)                          | [SV5 Unsustainability](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-structural-vulnerabilities.md)                                                                                                   |


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