The role of digital wallets in Pakistan’s digital public infrastructure
Pakistan’s speedy digital transformation has resulted in digital wallets becoming an important component of the country’s financial environment. Platforms such…
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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.
Kenya’s national digital ID: Lofty project on a bumpy ride
Since its rollout in 2023 as a replacement for the highly controversial Huduma Namba, the Maisha Namba digital ID project…
Digital ID schemes provide opportunities and risks for addressing digital divide
Is identity a fundamental human right? And can digital identity programs preserve its integrity while opening up new paths to…
Vietnam’s digital identity transformation taking shape
Digital transformation is progressing in Vietnam as the country’s government pursues “Project 06” to modernize its economy and public services….
Pakistan’s aspiring journey to secure digital identity examined
Pakistan has achieved significant progress in digital public infrastructure (DPI), the World Economic Forum reports, which is important for promoting…
Knowledge-sharing crucial as the world looks to the future of DPI
As the global conversation about why DPI is important advances, so is that about how to implement them. A panel…
Digital rights advocates say Nigeria’s NIMC has work to do on data mishandling
In the past weeks, there has been a flurry of reports about the commercialization of personal data by some websites…
Ambitious projects, global support transform ID management in the Maldives
The Maldives has started on an ambitious journey to transform its identity management systems by incorporating digital technologies to improve…
Afghanistan navigates controversies on digital identity journey
In Afghanistan, the Tazkira has been a key identity document providing proof of nationality and residence for over 100 years….
Many factors make good digital ID planning and procurement
The journey to a secure identity usually begins with understanding an organization’s unique needs. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and…
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