CDPI and GEALC sign LOI to boost DPI in LATAM, Caribbean
Work to advance the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Latin America and the Caribbean region is…
ID for All
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Investigation confirms theft of 2.7M digital ID records in Pakistan
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), which protects millions of Pakistanis’ personal information, is under scrutiny following the exposure…
Afghan citizens face complications in biometric ID card distribution
Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan’s digital ID system, known as e-Tazkira, has come under fire for inefficiency, corruption, and excessive expenses….
Digital rights advocates find gaps in Cameroon data protection bill
Internet and digital rights advocacy organization, Paradigm Initiative, as well as other rights advocates in Cameroon have hailed the country…
NIMC officials explain benefits of upcoming multipurpose national ID card
The Director of Card Management Services at Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Dr Peter Iwegbu, and the Head of…
Malaysia news agency throws support behind govt digital transformation efforts
The Malaysian National News Agency, Bernama, will take a significant role supporting the country’s digital transformation, as it focuses on…
Bermuda seeks feedback on licensing framework for digital ID service providers
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has published a consultation paper seeking feedback on a proposed legal framework for the licensing…
Malawi unveils measures to expedite ID issuance for biometric voter registration
Malawi’s National Registration Bureau (NRB) says it is fully complying with a High Court ruling of October 25 which directed…
Eswatini unveils readiness report for digital ID, transformation push
The Kingdom of Eswatini has unveiled the findings of its first Digital Readiness Assessment, a collaborative effort between the Ministry…
South Africa adopts biometrics for social protection, following India’s example
As governments worldwide strive to address inequality and build resilient communities, innovative digital tools are emerging as key enablers for…
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