Nepal rolls out integrated digital system, faces acceptance problem with Nagarik app
Nobody needs more paperwork especially if it’s repetitive. In Nepal the government is trying to cut down on duplicate paperwork….
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Australia exploring plans to connecting AGDIS to private sector identity exchanges
Earlier in March, Australia’s Department of Finance closed its tender for “professional services to undertake current‑state mapping and analysis of…
Phased rollout of Sri Lanka’s digital ID will ensure security, privacy standards
Sri Lanka’s digital ID rollout will occur in phases, with measurable security, privacy, and performance standards to build confidence through…
Sweden’s BankID breached by hacker group as gov’t prepares e-ID launch
Hackers have claimed they’re behind a breach linked to Sweden’s digital identity system, leaking code and credentials that could reveal…
Mozambique sets up agency to spearhead its digital transformation ambitions
A dedicated national agency is now in place to steer Mozambique’s digital transformation plan. It was approved following deliberations during…
New $137M initiative to enable digital service access for millions in three ECOWAS nations
The second phase of a project dubbed Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) aims to support the expansion of…
Ethiopia’s digital ID joins sovereign wealth fund as weekly enrollments reach 1M
Ethiopia is accelerating its efforts to reach 90 million digital ID enrollments this year, with the National ID Program (NIDP)…
UK gov’t to design and build national digital ID in-house
The UK government plans to design, build and run its digital ID in-house, rather than outsourcing it to a private-sector…
‘Big Tech’ fears and confusion dominate dialogue over UK digital ID scheme
The UK government’s digital ID consultation has begun, its detailed plan for the process finally revealed, but all that is…
Egypt pilots selfie biometrics to streamline access to digital govt services
Egypt is piloting a selfie biometric app as part of efforts to facilitate authentication processes for access to some government…
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