PNG says soon-to-launch digital ID will grow GDP, remove trade barriers
The launch of Papua New Guinea (PNG’s) national digital ID labelled “SevisPass” is now very close, the Minister of Information…
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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…
World Bank moving faster and thinking bigger to bring about digital transformation
The World Bank held its Global Digital Summit in Washington D.C. with the theme on ‘Digital Pathways for All’. The…
Brunei to launch digital ID trials ‘soon’
Brunei has announced that its national digital identity system, BruneiID, will soon enter a six-month trial phase. During the trial,…
Liberia says national ID system drives digital economy, facilitates service delivery
The Director of Media Relations at Liberia’s National Identification Registry (NIR) says the national ID system is central to the…
Align digital ID laws and infrastructure for cross-border interoperability: EU4Digital
Countries in the European Union’s Eastern Partnership region can improve their readiness for cross-border mutual recognition of digital IDs with…
Mali to launch worldwide digital platform for diaspora
Mali is implementing a national digital platform to facilitate access to important documents for the Malian diaspora. The new digital…
Jordan plans digital ID for voter verification in next election
Jordan’s Independent Elections Commission (IEC) has announced that efforts are being deployed to make the national digital ID acceptable for…
Expert body set up to drive Nigeria’s financial inclusion amid digital trade gains
Nigeria is banking on financial inclusion as one of the avenues to usher in a stronger digital economy for the…
Sri Lanka sets budget for 2025 digital transformation strategy
The Sri Lankan government has set aside US$10 million (3 billion Sri Lankan rupees) for digital transformation strategies this year,…
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