Bahrain’s vision, eKYC, digital ID and biometric innovation
Bahrain’s Vision 2030 is to become the global leader in digital identity services and a cashless society. The government believes…
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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.
Inclusion critical in development of digital identifiers, DPI: Kantara
A report published by Kantara Initiative, a U.S.-headquartered non-profit that advocates the trustworthy use of digital ID and personal data,…
Global partnerships strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s digital identity and credentials
Kyrgyzstan has set a path toward digital transformation, highlighting digital identity as one of the main components of its national…
Central African Republic in full biometric voter registration preparations
The Central African Republic (CAR) is in the process of organizing local elections it has not held since 1988. The…
Karachi launches safe city project with live vehicle, facial recognition
Karachi has launched the first phase of its Safe City Project, with five poles equipped with 25 surveillance cameras. A…
Laxton to accompany Ethiopia on 90M digital ID target by 2030
Laxton says its partnership with the Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) has been crucial in the rollout of a MOSIP-based…
LATAM and Caribbean embrace DPI, led by Guyana’s digital ID and biometrics push
Latin America and the Caribbean have been leveraging technology to enhance public services, drive economic growth, and improve security, with…
Gabon puts digital ID at forefront of its digital transformation journey
Since June, citizens in the central African nation of Gabon have been able to obtain a new generation national ID…
Cameroon civil registration agency lobbies govt to officialize ID Day
The National Civil Status Registration Office of Cameroon (BUNEC) used the International Identity Day observed recently to highlight how vital…
Nigerian leader pledges support for digital ID expansion amid DPI investment plans
Speaking through a representative at an event to mark 2024 Identity Day this week, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu highlighted the…
