UNDP advancing DPI in Trinidad and Tobago, working through innovation challenges
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Trinidad and Tobago has launched programs focused on bolstering digital public infrastructure (DPI)…
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ID programs in Niger, Nigeria, Togo to improve wellbeing of vulnerable children
Different programs to issue digital ID and birth certificates to underprivileged children in a Nigerian state and a region of…
Philippines postal service introduces ID card for KYC
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has launched a postal identity card that will help citizens confirm their identities and addresses….
Zanzibar prioritizes financial inclusion, IDV in blockchain sandbox
The government of Zanzibar has launched a national blockchain sandbox for tech startups for the development of solutions in different…
Thai digital ID framework entering second phase
The second phase of Thailand’s digital ID framework is scheduled to get underway soon. The Digital Economy and Society Ministry…
Mastercard, Orange partner to increase financial inclusion in seven African countries
A deal between Orange Middle East and Africa and Mastercard aimed at driving financial inclusion for millions of Africans across…
Cameroon squares up to its payroll fraud conundrum with biometric verification
Over the years, Cameroon’s public service has seen embarrassing proportions of payroll fraud which have had a heavy toll on…
Nigeria’s contactless biometric passport app launches
A contactless biometric capture system for Nigerian passport applicants initiated by the federal government has gone live for citizens residing…
25M Nigerian poor get cash payments enabled by digital ID
Around 25 million Nigerians whose names are on the country’s national social register have received cash payments from the federal…
Kazakhstan building a secure and inclusive digital infrastructure
Kazakhstan is progressing in its digital transformation, improving security and convenience across businesses using cutting-edge digital public infrastructure (DPI). Prime…
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