Africans’ identity security a key driver of economic development, democracy, livelihoods and dignity
By Nat Pisupati, regional sales director MEA at HID FARGO Africa’s development story will increasingly be shaped not only by…
digital inclusion
Biometric Update regularly releases news about the topic "digital inclusion." The following list of links is available to help you find biometrics news concerning "digital inclusion" and other relevant terms. More tags may be explored by accessing our entire Biometrics Topics list.
Governance can keep DPI working for people when other stakeholders turn against them
The promise of digital public infrastructure is in the scale and efficiency that allows governments to improve inclusion and service…
Trust inevitable in building human rights-sensitive digital ID systems
Some digital rights advocates who spoke at the recent ID4Africa 2026 AGM in Abidjan emphasized that for African governments to…
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…
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…
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