DRC digital ID phased deployment underway following contract do-over
The collaboration between Singaporean technology firm Trident and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on implementing the DRC’s national digital…
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AWS highlights digital identity infrastructure options with hybrid cloud, MOSIP
National digital identity programs around the world have to figure out the challenge of data storage, which can be very…
Infrastructure sharing deal to boost digital connectivity in three African countries
Two major telecommunications companies operating in Africa, Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group, have agreed to share common infrastructure in a…
Caribbean aims for a 2030 vision of shared digital ecosystem
After a hurricane a child in Barbuda logs into class on a satellite-linked tablet and doesn’t miss a lesson. On…
Philippines should improve connectivity, fintech to advance digital economy: report
The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, and therefore in the world, but it has some major…
Robust DPI inevitable for Eswatini’s economic, jobs boom: World Bank
A World Bank economic update for Eswatini published recently, dubbed, “Harnessing the potential of digital technologies for Eswatini’s economic growth…
Unlocking financial inclusion with digital ID and payments in Pakistan
Globally, around 850 million people lack legal identity, restraining their capacity to receive basic services and fully participate in the…
‘Interoperable but not identical’: applying ID standards across diverse communities
Exchanging knowledge and experiences with identity systems to improve future ID projects is central to the concept of ID4Africa’s mission….
MOSIP highlights the UN DPI Safeguards Initiative
The United Nations’ DPI Safeguards Initiative has released 259 recommendations designed to guide regulators, advocates, donors, technology providers and governments…
World Bank highlights Pakistan’s progress on digital infrastructure, inclusive ID
As Pakistan transitions to a more digital economy, access, infrastructure, and inclusion remain major challenges. The World Bank’s Pakistan Development…
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