Kuwait’s Vision 2035 advancing digital identity with global partnerships
Kuwait is struggling with an immense digital transition following its Vision 2035, which strives to diversify the economy and strengthen…
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.
Jamaica begins rolling out national ID
Jamaica symbolized its adoption of a digital national ID system in a ceremony with the country’s prime minister. Chairman of…
Japan supporting identity system upgrades in Vietnam, Laos
Japan is providing funding and technical expertise to neighboring countries to help them upgrade their identity ecosystems, as its own…
South Africans complain of hassles in obtaining smart ID cards
Some citizens in South Africa say it is not a jolly ride trying to obtain the biometric smart ID card…
Cameroon introduces draft laws on civil registration reform, data protection
The government of Cameroon has brought two bills to parliament which are vital for the country’s digital transformation journey. They…
Nigeria ID authority chief to face senate over debts owed biometric enrollment partners
The Nigerian Senate has been seized on a matter relating to unpaid arrears of Front-End Partners (FEPs) working with the…
18M Ghanaians on biometric voter register for December 7 elections
A total of 18,640,811 Ghanaian voters are eligible for biometric verification when they take to the polls to elect a…
Secure, safe, interoperable DPI can transform Africa’s digital trade landscape
Two officials of the East African Community (EAC) have emphasized the place of safety, security and interoperability in developing digital…
Aware targets developers with tools for biometric identity verification
Aware is advancing its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond through new partnerships and technological innovations, despite an ongoing…
Public and private infrastructure investment boosting Indonesia’s digital transformation
Indonesia’s ongoing digital transformation got a significant boost with a major partnership. The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and investment firm…
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