Digital Identity Ecosystems: Fostering the Connections places relationships at the center of our discussions. The word “fostering” is deliberate: meaningful connections do not arise simply because systems are interoperable, nor are they an end in themselves. They are built through sustained collaboration around a compelling shared purpose. We see digital service delivery as precisely that purpose — one that brings together the strengths of different institutions and gives them a shared responsibility for delivering services that people can access and trust. It is through that shared responsibility that connections are strengthened and the ecosystem gains resilience and value.