New Zealand plots course for centralized digital government modeled on NSW
New Zealand continues to digitize its government, with a reshuffling of how the public sector undertakes digital investment and procurement,…
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NNIT wins contract for Denmark’s eID Gateway through 2030
Denmark has selected the country’s public IT provider NNIT as the primary contractor for its national electronic ID Gateway through…
Zambia’s digital govt efforts yield fruits as GWAN initiative reaches rural areas
The Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) project launched by the Zambian government early this year, through the Smart Zambia Initiative,…
Digital versions of Oman’s national ID, driver’s license get legal recognition
The digital versions of the national ID card and driver’s license issued by the Omani government now have equal legal…
Coordinated Australian digital ID, infrastructure strategy could deliver major savings
Digital ID could generate massive savings for Australia’s taxpayers, according to a former state government minister, but delivering on digital…
South Africa unveils roadmap for single digital ID system
The South African government is working out a plan for the introduction of a single digital ID system that will…
Syrian NGO looks to digital identity infrastructure to rebuild post-Assad
Syria was held under the oppressive rule of its former dictator for 14 long years. Its people suffered human rights…
Indonesia promises significant savings through digital government integration
As governments around the world seek to save costs, some are looking to digital government as a solution. Cash-strapped governments…
Romania cutting e-ID plans, risking $310M EU fine
The Romanian government is reducing the number of electronic identity cards it had planned to distribute for free, potentially risking…
Türkiye to prosecute dozens after forgery scandal involving stolen digital signatures
Trial will begin this week for suspects of a scandal in Türkiye that saw the production of hundreds of fake…
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