South Africa establishes fully digitalized ID issuance system in local banks
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has announced that Smart ID cards can now be obtained directly from many banks…
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UK provides ‘some certainty and reassurance to DVS providers’ on digital ID
The UK’s consultation on digital identity is expected to begin next week. Currently, the government’s policy is fundamentally tied to…
South Korea, Australia, Portugal top OECD Digital Government Index for 2025
The OECD has published its 2025 results and key findings from the Digital Government Index (DGI) and Open, Useful and…
Swiss e-ID delayed to December, renewed focus on security and trustworthiness
Switzerland ranks slightly above average in the OECD’s 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI), placing 13th overall. The result would seem…
Ireland to digitize 100% of key digital public services by 2030
Ireland’s seventh place ranking in the OECD’s 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI) reflects a well-established reputation as a digital hub,…
Visa connects digital ID wallets with shifting payments, service expectations
Governments are turning to digital identity wallets as expectations for public service delivery have changed. A major part of that…
Japan opens My Number Card to private app integration by Toshiba in digital ID shift
Japan is expanding its national digital identity system, authorizing Toshiba Digital Engineering Corporation to install applications in the unused space…
Mexico’s biometric CURP implementation under way as OECD DGI score dips
Mexico is ranked low on the OECD’s 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI), as the report shows its performance declined across…
Cabo Verde, Central African Republic launch digital govt platforms to streamline service access
Two African nations, the Republic of Cabo Verde (known commonly as Cape Verde) and the Central African Republic (CAR), recently…
What is the EU’s plan for achieving GovTech interoperability?
In April, Europe will mark two years since it launched the Interoperable Europe Act, which aims to increase interoperability among…
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