Bangladesh plans digital identity wallet system
Plans are afoot to execute a unique digital ID-connected digital wallet system for all citizens in Bangladesh, aiming to streamline…
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Shift to SSI could preserve security of India’s digital ecosystem at scale
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and the Digi Yatra Foundation have released a joint paper that argues for…
Mozambique taps Ethiopia’s digital ID expertise in DPI partnership
Mozambique has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia to tap from the latter’s rich experience in the implementation…
Somalia urged to make access to eAqoonsi digital ID app more inclusive
The eAqoonsi mobile application that was created to facilitate access to Somalia’s national digital ID is still not being accessed…
Togo issues 6M unique numbers as MOSIP-based digital ID project progresses
Figures from the Togolese government indicate that at least six million people have already been issued a Unique Identification Number…
Algeria emboldens DPI push with 50-in-5 campaign membership
Algeria has become the 15th country in Africa and 33rd overall to join the 50-in-5 campaign. This comes as the…
Trinidad and Tobago launches digital credentials platform in DPI push
Trinidad and Tobago has launched VerifyTT, a digital credentials platform under its digital public infrastructure (DPI) push, enabling institutions to…
Sri Lanka defines trust boundaries ahead of digital ID rollout
Sri Lanka’s Unique Digital ID (SL-UDI) project is placing trust architecture at the center of its rollout, with officials emphasizing…
Sri Lanka sets roles for digital ID rollout with DRP, GovTech split
The Department of Registration of Persons (DRP) will be the owner and legal custodian of Sri Lanka’s digital identity system…
Nigeria digitalizes process to authenticate academic certificates
The evaluation, verification, or authentication of academic credentials in Nigeria are now fully digital and largely automated processes. A recent…
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