Google and the World Bank Group today announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the deployment of public digital infrastructure, driving digital transformation and fostering inclusive economic growth in emerging markets.
This collaboration combines Google’s technology and AI capabilities, the World Bank Group’s deep development expertise, and a philanthropic commitment from Google.org to ensure the resulting digital ecosystems are open, sustainable, and serve the public good.
Key technology components include:
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An AI-enabled framework based on the open-source Beckn Protocol, helping governments quickly join Open Network Stacks with one-click installers.
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Gemini-based AI agents enabling citizens to interact with government services in over 40 languages on simple devices.
Building on a successful pro bono pilot in India that demonstrated significant economic benefits, this approach enables governments to deploy critical digital infrastructure “in weeks instead of years.”
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Google and the World Bank Group are collaborating to build AI-powered public digital infrastructure for emerging markets.
Today, Google and the World Bank Group announced a new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in emerging markets. The collaboration focuses on deploying Open Network Stacks, which act like digital infrastructure to help citizens access vital services.
By combining Google Cloud’s AI technology, including its Gemini models, with the World Bank Group’s development expertise, the initiative helps governments quickly create interoperable networks for critical sectors like agriculture, healthcare and skilling.
Citizens can interact with these AI-powered services in over 40 languages, even on simple devices.
The collaboration builds on a successful pro bono pilot in Uttar Pradesh in India that helped thousands of smallholder farmers increase profitability.
To foster a sustainable and open ecosystem, Google.org is providing funding to the new nonprofit Networks for Humanity (NFH), to build universal digital infrastructure (Beckn open network and Finternet asset tokenization), establish regional innovation labs and pilot social impact applications globally.
