Sri Lanka earmarks millions to accelerate digital transformation in 2026 budget
The government of Sri Lanka has pledged to invest 35.6 billion Sri Lankan rupees (approximately US$120 million) to advance the…
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Global but uneven progress made on digital public infrastructure: IIPP report
Findings led by the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) at the University College of London (UCL) show there’s…
Ethiopia, Zambia DPI teamwork example of South-South DPI cooperation
A World Bank expert has framed the recent move by Ethiopia and Zambia to share notes on the development of…
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…
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…
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