Digital ID systems fail migrants due to policy gaps, Caribou finds
A new report by research organization Caribou has warned that digital ID systems around the world have continued to deepen…
digital inclusion
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UNICEF unveils guide for design of DPI systems that work better for children
Sometimes, countries design digital public infrastructure (DPI) systems that either harm or totally exclude children from enjoying some of their…
Somalia urged to make access to eAqoonsi digital ID app more inclusive
The eAqoonsi mobile application that was created to facilitate access to Somalia’s national digital ID is still not being accessed…
Gender gaps threaten progress on global legal identity goals, Vital Strategies CEO warns
As countries work toward universal legal identity under SDG 16.9, greater focus on gender inclusion is needed to ensure women and…
Global Development Network launches $50K DPI inclusivity research grants
The Global Development Network (GDN) has launched a new research initiative for national teams to assess how inclusive their countries’…
One year in, UK Digital Inclusion Action Plan has launched fund, drawn roadmap
The UK government has released the first year progress report for its Digital Inclusion Action Plan. The headlining accomplishments include…
Smart Africa partners to strengthen digital governance, innovation across Africa
Smart Africa has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwandan civil society organization Certa Foundation to collaborate on…
Integrated Biometrics fingerprint scanners facilitate digital ID for inclusion in Ethiopia
Kojak fingerprint scanners from Integrated Biometrics are playing a major role in the enrollment of citizens for Ethiopia’s Fayda digital…
South Korea, Australia, Portugal top OECD Digital Government Index for 2025
The OECD has published its 2025 results and key findings from the Digital Government Index (DGI) and Open, Useful and…
Ireland to digitize 100% of key digital public services by 2030
Ireland’s seventh place ranking in the OECD’s 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI) reflects a well-established reputation as a digital hub,…
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