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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Pakistan to launch new digital ID ‘super app’ amid oversight changes
Pakistan is seeking a consultancy to help it develop a unified platform for federal and provincial government services. A new…
Zambia announces early market engagement to discuss digital ID procurements
The Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) has announced the holding of an early market engagement (EME) session next month to fine-tune…
Madagascar seeks firm to expand digital interoperability platform
Madagascar’s Digital Governance and Identification Management System Project (PRODIGY) says it is in need of a consulting firm that will…
Malaysia wants to register 13 million to MyDigital ID by year end
Malaysia’s National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) is targeting 13 million Malaysians to enroll in MyDigital ID by year’s end. Home…
Greece extends deadline for issuing Personal Number for digital ID system
The Greek government is extending the issuance of unique Personal Citizen Numbers to allow citizens to select their preferred prefix….
Fiji PM visits UIDAI headquarters for a deep dive into Aadhaar
India is a significant exporter of digital public infrastructure (DPI) as its Aadhaar digital ID system – the largest in…
Sri Lanka software firms to tie up with Indian giants for digital ID
Software firms in Sri Lanka are gearing to tie up with Indian tech giants to bid for the master systems…
DPI innovation challenge to advance VCs across LATAM, Caribbean
The Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), in partnership with Red GEALC, has opened registration for the “Credentials in Action:…
Ghana seeks to restructure digital ID authority for enhanced law enforcement
Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) could soon be placed under the tutelage of the Ministry of Interior on a permanent…
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