1、JICA is an agency of the Government of Japan which extends Official Development Assistance(ODA)in 150+partner countries over six decades.JICA DXLab,in a partnership with BCG,is a flagship initiative of JICA that spearheads digital transformation in its ODA programs for accelerating the socioeconomic

2、 impacts to thrive in the digital age.One of the focuses of JICA DXLab is the development and deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI)and Digital Public Goods(DPGs).The unique approach of JICA DXLab is to leverage JICAs ODA programs implemented across sectors and countries for wider and deep

3、er adoption of DPI and DPGs in agile collaboration with governments,private sector,academia and civil societies.Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.BCG was the pioneer in business str

4、ategy when it was founded in 1963.Today,we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholdersempowering organizations to grow,build sustainable competitive advantage,and drive positive societal impact.Our diverse,global teams bring deep industry and

5、 functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change.BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting,technology and design,and corporate and digital ventures.We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all leve

6、ls of the client organization,fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.TABLE OFCONTENTSFOREWORD0908EXECUTIVE SUMMARYINTRODUCTIONUNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR DIGITALIZATION OF WATER UTILITIES01021.1 1.21.3 2.12.22.32.42.52.6191920222525333641Pu