Digital Cooperation Organization wants Global South to join global digital policymaking
Pakistan has recently concluded the first Digital Foreign Direct Investment Forum 2025 (DFDI) in preparation for taking over the presidency…
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NDPC urges Africa-wide data protection, signs MoU with Somalia and launches privacy academy
It’s a busy month for Nigeria and African data protection officials as Nigeria’s capital Abuja hosted an annual conference, which…
PNG launches birth registration legislation in landmark for national ID project
Papua New Guinea is taking a concrete step in making sure every citizen is officially recognized and able to access…
Inclusive digital ID poised for leap forward with QR codes, similar credentials
QR codes have been around for decades, but they and other similar technologies have only recently emerged as digital identity…
Aadhaar authentication and digital KYC transactions surge in India
India’s ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) is celebrating a milestone in Aadhaar-based authentication as it crosses 150 billion transactions….
Kenya releases draft guidance on biometrics, age assurance
Kenya’s data protection authority has issued draft guidance notes on the country’s Data Protection Act, including notes on the processing…
Madagascar selects IN Groupe for €8.5M digital ID contract
Madagascar has selected IN Groupe for a project to modernize the country’s civil registry and create an integrated digital ID…
East African states explore ways to foster cross-border DPI development
Representatives of government and the private sector from the eight member states of the East African Community (EAC), as well…
Pakistan introduces digital birth, death registration in health facilities
Pakistan has taken a decisive move to streamline birth and death registration by digitizing the process and making services available…
MOSIP and GLEIF join new Mojaloop partner program to advance financial inclusion
The Mojaloop Foundation has unveiled a new global partner program, an initiative focused on advancing financial inclusion globally. The new…
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