World Bank pledges to close access gap to official ID, digital payments
The World Bank has pledged that it will continue to offer support through its Identification for Development (ID4D) initiative to…
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Somaliland field tests iris biometric system to be used for November polls
An iris-based Biometric Voter Verification System (BVVS) to be used for voter verification in Somaliland during the country’s general elections…
Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project restructured
The Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project will witness some changes which include defining some terms for payment…
Biometrics feature launched by Airtel as India steps up KYC
Digital payments have surged in popularity in India, particularly through methods such as the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). However, with…
UNDP launches bid for 460 biometric registration kits for Honduras’ citizen registry
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced an invitation to bid for the supply of 460 Biometric Citizen Registration…
Jordan accelerates digital transformation with iris biometrics
Jordan has made progress in its digital transformation efforts as work is underway to add a biometric system for citizens…
Ethiopia hiring technology consultants to support the national ID program
The Ethiopian government, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, has advertised four new job openings for individual consultants to…
MOSIP explores impact of digital identity on economy, financial inclusion
Countries implementing digital identity with the help of the right platform can realize significant real-world benefits without building their own…
APIs for IDV key to digital transformation in Pakistan and Iran
Pakistan and Iran both have been making strides towards digital transformation, with their national initiatives playing a crucial role. In…
Nigeria gains over $5M for digital ID ecosystem from currency devaluation
An audited financial statement released recently by the World Bank has revealed that Nigeria’s Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project…
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