APAC governments commit to closing CRVS gap by 2030
Governments of Asian and Pacific nations have committed to improving the coverage of their birth registration, civil registration and vital…
ID for All
UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 calls for legal identity for all by 2030. Read Biometric Update news and in-depth features about digital identity projects in developing countries. Listen to our ID16.9 podcast.
Guyana says digital ID cards delayed by integration challenges
Guyana has been unable to meet its goal to begin issuing biometric electronic identity cards last year due to issues…
IMF study suggests interoperability boosts digital payments use
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a report on growing retail digital payments, which is a significant aim of…
Driver’s licence obtention added to use case list of Somalia’s national ID
A national identity card is now required when applying for a driver’s licence or vehicle registration service in Somalia. This…
Sri Lanka emphasizes AI for digital economy growth
Sri Lanka is aiming for a fivefold growth in its digital economy over the next five years, with a strong…
DRC Pass digital ID launches as DR Congo finalizes contract with Trident
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed the final Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Singaporean…
South Africa justifies new IDV pricing structure
South Africa’s Ministry of Home Affairs says a new tariff scheme for its national Online Verification Service (OVS) will go…
MyGov Malaysia app launches July for public services, linked to MyDigital ID
Malaysia will soon launch its digital gateway for government services. The MyGOV Malaysia mobile app will launch in July, serving…
Malawi’s boosts digital economy with connectivity, plans 2M digital ID enrollments
Malawi has set a target of enrolling 2 million people in its digital ID program in the current phase of…
Liberia MPs want free national ID cards as govt suspends issuance
A recent plenary sitting by Liberia’s House of Representatives emphasized the need to make the issuance of national ID cards…
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