Ambitious projects, global support transform ID management in the Maldives
The Maldives has started on an ambitious journey to transform its identity management systems by incorporating digital technologies to improve…
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UK’s new govt expresses openness to digital ID, not cards
Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair is touting digital identity as a solution to controlling irregular migration, one of the…
Mexico and the Caribbean have elements in place to lead on AI, digital identity
Mexico’s emergence as a regional tech leader could apply to AI and digital identity, according to UNESCO. Caribbean leaders are…
Bhutan identifies hurdles to reach benefits of decentralized digital ID
Realizing the gains offered by Bhutan’s self-sovereign digital identity system will take significant work on the app that delivers it,…
South Korea expands mobile ID to overseas residents
South Korea is making its mobile identification cards available to its nationals living overseas. The mobile ID card service will…
World Bank revises Nigeria’s digital ID project as country fails to meet critical targets
Some implementation adjustments have been made to the Nigeria Digital Identity for Development (Nigeria ID4D) project sponsored by the World…
GSA prepares for potentially lucrative biometrics contracts under Alliant 3
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract…
IDDEEA improves digital services for Bosnia and Herzegovina in line with EU directives
The Identity and Data Exchange Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA) recently announced improvements aimed at facilitating citizens’ access to…
Afghanistan navigates controversies on digital identity journey
In Afghanistan, the Tazkira has been a key identity document providing proof of nationality and residence for over 100 years….
Gabon launches new national ID system
After more than a decade of waiting, Gabonese will now be able to apply for and obtain a national digital…
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