Partnership formed to integrate MOSIP digital ID with health information platform
The Health Information Systems Programme (HISP) Centre at the University of Oslo (UiO) has teamed up with the International Institute…
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New biometric ID card center opens for citizens in northern Cameroon
Citizens in the three northern administrative regions of Cameroon have begun receiving new national ID cards following the opening of…
Somalia expands national digital ID use cases to meet 15M issuance target by 2029
The Somali government has continued to increase use cases for its national digital ID not only to drive adoption, but…
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…
Kenya re-introduces biometric patient verification to curb insurance fraud
The Kenyan government has relaunched a biometric system for the identification of patients at health facilities as part of efforts…
Namibia unveils digital transformation priorities in new development policy plan
Namibia has released its Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) which outlines the country’s major development projections, including a plan to…
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…
Indonesia lines up biometrics procurements for digital transformation project
The next 12-24 months will be particularly eventful for Indonesia’s ID for Inclusive Service Delivery and Digital Transformation project funded…
Malaysia to build single govt window with MyDigital ID under 13MP plan
The Malaysian government is moving ahead with digital transformation under its newly unveiled 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), a key pillar…
Nigeria telcos eligible to offer NIN verification for SIM card services
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that telecommunications companies in the country have been cleared to provide verification…
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