Namibia to roll out digital ID card in July 2026
The Namibian government has mentioned July 2026 as the date for the rollout of a national digital ID system that…
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Maldives releases digital ID draft legislation for public feedback
Government stakeholders, the business community, industry actors and members of the general public in Maldives have until June 15 to…
Reimagined UK digital ID, wallet proposed by Labour think-tank
The UK government is considering a proposal to issue a national smartphone-based verifiable digital identity credential to every adult in…
Tonga launches TongaPass digital ID and government portal
Tonga has launched its TongaPass digital ID, a new digital government portal with which the Tongan government wants to transform…
Pakistan strengthens digital governance with nationwide biometric integration
Last month, the Punjab government made biometric photos compulsory for filing petitions in its courts, part of a broader push…
Togo seeks consultant to update its digital transformation strategy
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation of Togo is looking for a consulting firm that will propose an…
Thailand pauses digital wallet cash handout as US tariffs bite
Thailand kicked off a $13 billion stimulus handout via digital wallets late last year, but has paused the contentious scheme….
Biometrics experience, policy and tools must converge to transform lives
Biometrics and technologies for issuing, sharing and delivering services with identity credentials shared the stage with practical, real-world experiences and…
PNG launches birth registration legislation in landmark for national ID project
Papua New Guinea is taking a concrete step in making sure every citizen is officially recognized and able to access…
East African states explore ways to foster cross-border DPI development
Representatives of government and the private sector from the eight member states of the East African Community (EAC), as well…
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