UN panel on digital ID and AI coasts on assumptions about role of AI agents
At an event held during the 80th UN General Assembly, a discussion addressed the question of “Trusted Digital Identity for…
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Sri Lanka streamlining state digital services with super app
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the development of a ‘Government Super App‘ to facilitate seamless access to government services…
Sri Lanka looks to global examples for digital economy blueprint
Speaking at last week’s Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy,…
Tonga biometric passport part of border enhancement project funded by Japan
Tonga is getting grant assistance of about 882 million yen (about US$6 million) from the Japanese government for the putting…
India’s digital payment authentication rules updated, biometrics providers ready
Financial institutions and payment networks in India can add risk analysis to their two-factor authentication for digital payments, according to…
Kenya adds iris biometrics to reused tablets for voter registration
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya will soon resume a Continuous Voter Registration exercise with a plan…
Sri Lanka assessing local IT firms for ongoing digital ID system management
Sri Lankan IT companies are gearing up to participate in the selection and procurement of a local Managed Service Provider…
Self integrates Aadhaar to enable age, identity verification with ZKPs
Self has added support for Aadhaar to its platform to enable remote user onboarding by 99 percent of Indian adults,…
Gates Foundation fuels Senegal’s digital transformation with $10M
Senegal’s digital transformation strategy known by the coinage “New Deal Technologique” is getting a financial boost to the tune of…
Fintech journey powering Sri Lanka digital economy
Fintech is crucial in Sri Lanka’s digital economy and is projected to unlock $15 billion in value, furthering economic growth…
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