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Biometric Update publishes exclusive features and executive interviews along with forward-looking, systematic data about digital identity projects in developing nations.

 

Turing Institute introduces Digital ID Safety Pack to protect against common threats

The Alan Turing Institute’s Cyber Threat Observatory hosted an information-rich webinar on Trustworthy Digital Infrastructure for Identity Systems. Over the…

 

Impact Palmarès revises digital visa deal with Cameroon, gets secure document printing contract

The contractual agreement that links the government of Cameroon and Impact Palmarès, the Cote d’Ivoire-based IT firm implementing a consular…

 

World Bank experts urge more investment in DPI security, resilience

Three World Bank experts have cautioned that the rapid deployment of digital public infrastructure (DPI) must be matched with security preparedness…

 

Ethio Telecom to boost Cameroon’s digital connectivity, inclusion drive

Cameroon, through its government-owned telecommunications company (CAMTEL), is leaning on the experience of Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom to strengthen its efforts toward…

 

African digital ID systems need better governance by stronger independent bodies: Researchers

Digital ID systems backed by biometrics are being imposed on Africans, preventing millions from receiving essential services they are entitled…

 

Experts re-echo need for African countries to strengthen DPI sovereignty

There is a growing necessity for African countries to have greater control over their Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), despite getting…

 

Africa’s digital public infrastructure drive to get $1B boost from UAE govt

The implementation of digital public infrastructure (DPI) and AI projects is set to get a nudge from the United Arab…

 

Africa’s digital ID ecosystem needs more transparency to protect human rights: report

The speed and scale of biometrics and digital ID expansion across Africa may be necessary to meet United Nations Sustainable…

 

Major AI, DPI initiatives to support Africa single digital market unveiled

Pan-African digital transformation organization Smart Africa announced major partnerships and initiatives at this year’s Transform Africa Summit which took place…

 

Open-source software for DPI market still largely underdeveloped, research finds

Open-source software (OSS) adoption for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) still lags behind proprietary technology not because it is immature, but…

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