Pakistan to modernize identity system, Digital Authority creating DPI sub-stacks
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced new regulations that overhaul its national identity system. The reforms address…
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Laos launches national digital ID as digital transformation picks up pace
The Laos government has begun nationwide issuance of its new national digital identity card, with the system officially going live…
Amazon Pay adds biometrics to UPI payment options in India
Amazon Pay has rolled out biometric authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India. Users can now approve payments…
Somalia digital ID major pillar of World Bank-funded SPRING initiative
Since 2023, Somalia has been running an ambitious national identity project which the government views as a crucial part of…
Experts urge Sierra Leone to link digital ID with other DPI
Three World Bank experts have called on Sierra Leone authorities to take steps towards linking the national ID system with…
Indonesia plans major digital infrastructure investments to boost economy
Indonesia is planning to expand its investment in digital infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s digital economy…
Nigerian postal service receives biometric devices from Korea to support NIN enrollment
Enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) in Nigeria is set to get a boost, especially in difficult-to-reach areas, following…
Indonesia plans ABIS upgrade to combine legacy biometrics systems
Indonesian authorities are engaging with biometrics providers in a market sounding initiative ahead of a planned procurement of a new…
South Africa plans Intelligent Population Register in proposed civil registration reform
The government of South Africa intends to modernize its National Population Register by putting in place what it describes as…
Malaysia to integrate 95 percent of public services with MyDigital ID by 2030
The Malaysian government is moving to have more public and private sector services integrated with the country’s MyDigital ID as…
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