Cayman Islands rolls out national eID card to general public
The Cayman Islands has officially opened applications for its national identification card, My eID, to the general public. The physical…
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South Africa prioritises high-impact digital services in 2024-2029 plan
The South African government says it is working to make its digital transformation journey more inclusive by focusing on aspects…
UK touts improvements to GOV.UK, prepares to roll out mDL in 2026
As the UK manages digital transformation across the public sector, it has become clear that a deep vein of distrust…
UK introduces body to lead digital public service transformation
The UK government is launching a new digital public service delivery unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology…
Cybernetica to develop Estonia’s roadmap for PQC, begins e-state upgrade for crisis resilience
Cybernetica, one of the key companies behind Estonia’s digital government ecosystem, has been tapped to upgrade the country’s e-state systems…
Iraq measures DPI progress: 90% digital ID uptake, 859 egov services
Fifteen years have passed since the U.S. occupation of Iraq and the country has been enjoying a period of sustained…
Vietnam’s digital scoring proposal for VNeID raises doubts and anxiety
Vietnam is considering a digital scoring system for its citizens that critics say is reminiscent of China’s Social Credit Score,…
SİMA İmza digital signature accelerates Azerbaijan’s digital transformation
Azerbaijan is in the midst of a major digital transformation. The government is digitalizing processes and issuing the tools for…
UK PM appointing MP Josh Simons lead for national digital ID: report
UK PM Kier Starmer has selected a champion for his proposed but yet-undetailed mandatory digital identity system. Josh Simons, first-term…
Japan outlines next phase of digital transformation in New Year message
While perhaps quieter about it compared to others in its neighborhood, Japan is also engaged in digital transformation and its…
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