CRVS law reshapes governance and social protection in Cambodia
Cambodia is attempting to rebuild its civil registration and identity system to provide universal legal identity for its citizens. The…
ID for All
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The World Bank showcases new white paper on DPI as it seeks to accelerate digital transformation
The World Bank has a new digital transformation white paper that underlines what it believes digital public infrastructure (DPI) should…
NADRA’s Pak ID app gets digital ID storage, face verification upgrade
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has unveiled the latest version of the Pak ID mobile application (version 3.8.1)…
South Africa upgrades biometric verification system for critical public services, increases fees
The Department of Home Affairs of South Africa (DHA) has announced the completion of an upgrade which addresses major inefficiencies…
Nigeria, Sierra Leone warn groups illegally issuing national ID cards
ID authorities of the West African nations of Nigeria and Sierra Leone have warned of the existence of entities illegally…
Iraq begins month-long biometric voter registration
Iraqis eligible for participation in parliamentary elections by the end of this year have one month to update their records…
Nigeria facilitates student loans with G2P biometric card as NIN enrollment passes 117M
Nigeria has reported new progress in the issuance of the National Identification Number (NIN) with the figure now above 117.3…
Liberia launches digital public infrastructure project with $30M World Bank funding
The government of Liberia has flagged off a digital transformation project that seeks to expand its digital ID coverage and…
After passports, Nigeria readies to unveil digital ID enrollment app for citizens in diaspora
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has restated plans for the rollout of a mobile application that will enable Nigerians…
Zambia obtains World Bank funding support to advance DPI implementation
Zambia has secured funding to the tune of $120 million from the World Bank’s Digital Development Partnership to carry on…
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