UK digital identity hackathon shows policy innovation diversity
A self-sovereign identity system, a digital credential for asylum seekers and a hybrid model were among the entries for a…
digital inclusion
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Vietnam wants all citizens served on digital platforms by 2026
Vietnam is targeting 100 percent digital ID and government service access by 2026. The ambitious goal comes as the country’s…
Ethiopia must pursue telecoms reforms to advance digital inclusion: World Bank
A World Bank report has recommended that the Ethiopian government must undertake urgent regulatory and policy reforms in its telecommunications…
New Digital Public Infrastructure program from World Bank aims for inclusivity
The World Bank has released its annual report on the Identification for Development (ID4D) Initiative, marking ten years of the…
UK digital identity could be lifeline for Post Office, and vice versa
Digital identity is one of four areas of major opportunity for the UK Post Office as it undertakes a transformation…
Gates Foundation fuels Senegal’s digital transformation with $10M
Senegal’s digital transformation strategy known by the coinage “New Deal Technologique” is getting a financial boost to the tune of…
Algorand launches Aadhaar-based Digital Health Passport for Indian women in the informal sector
Blockchain technology provider Algorand Foundation has launched a Digital Health Passport in collaboration with India’s Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) to…
Taking control of your identity: digital technology as an enabler of trust
By Nathalie Gosset, VP, Identity and Biometric Solutions, Thales International Identity Day is celebrated on 16 September each year. As…
Kenya developing DPI roadmap to streamline public service delivery
The Kenyan government is in the process of developing a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) roadmap which will transform how citizens…
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…
