India transforming public finance with digital identity and biometrics
India has implemented substantial digital initiatives to streamline pension verification and welfare benefit distribution. The digital life certificate system and…
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Pakistan law proposed to transform digital identity system and governance
The government of Pakistan presented the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024, to the National Assembly on Monday, marking a potential…
Bhutan charts a digital future with blockchain, bitcoin, and national digital ID
The Kingdom of Bhutan is leveraging digital assets and strategic investments to propel its national development agenda, integrating blockchain technology…
Digital ID can help Sri Lanka expand tax base: Deloitte
Sri Lanka seems to be caught in a chicken-and-egg situation regarding its development of digital ID as its ministry sets…
Afghan citizens face complications in biometric ID card distribution
Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan’s digital ID system, known as e-Tazkira, has come under fire for inefficiency, corruption, and excessive expenses….
Kuwait’s Vision 2035 advancing digital identity with global partnerships
Kuwait is struggling with an immense digital transition following its Vision 2035, which strives to diversify the economy and strengthen…
Secure, safe, interoperable DPI can transform Africa’s digital trade landscape
Two officials of the East African Community (EAC) have emphasized the place of safety, security and interoperability in developing digital…
Competing DPI models take diverse paths to common goals
Different models of digital public infrastructure are emerging as the concept takes hold in official government policies and technology deployments….
Cameroon squares up to its payroll fraud conundrum with biometric verification
Over the years, Cameroon’s public service has seen embarrassing proportions of payroll fraud which have had a heavy toll on…
Kazakhstan building a secure and inclusive digital infrastructure
Kazakhstan is progressing in its digital transformation, improving security and convenience across businesses using cutting-edge digital public infrastructure (DPI). Prime…
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