Biometric projects to fight fraud and corruption in Africa need to avoid the same traps
Allegations against Semlex in Africa continue to mount as a new exposé of the Belgian firm’s dealings comes to light, this…
International Identity Day
The iID campaign calls for the recognition of September 16 as International Identity Day in tribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 which calls for legal identity for all by 2030. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the important role identity plays in empowering individuals to exercise their rights and responsibilities fairly and equitably in a modern society. Biometric Update is proud to be a Coalition Partner.
ID4Africa reschedules AGM to 2021, virtual expo announced for November
COVID-19 restrictions on travel and large gatherings, as well as health priorities, have led to the rescheduling of the 2020…
ID4Africa livecast – Spotlight on inclusion
ID4Africa livecast – Spotlight on inclusion Online Sept 16, 2020, 2:30-4:30pm CET ID4Africa believes the greatest challenge for identity in…
ID4Africa webinar series, EAB and Biometrics Institute virtual events and Suprema showcase coming in September
Stakeholders in the biometrics industry and digital ID community are planning to come together for a series of virtual events…
ID4Africa seeks speakers for special webinar panel on inclusion in digital identity
ID4Africa is calling for speakers for a special live-cast episode of its webinar series focussing on inclusion as part of its…
International Identity Day celebrated with rich nations largely on sidelines
As the second International Identity Day takes place, September 16, 2019, a number of countries and organizations are marking the…
Digital ID in Africa this week: International Identity Day, biometric electoral rolls on display in Ghana
The International Identity Day concept which was born of the ID4Africa movement gains significant ground as Nigeria becomes the first…
Nigeria officially declares September 16 as National ID Day
The government of Nigeria has declared that the country will officially recognize September 16 annually as “National Identity Day” to…
International Identity Day surpasses 75 global partners as coalition-building enters third stage
International Identity Day has surpassed 75 partner organizations as it continues its initial outreach efforts to establish the project’s place…
Coalition supporting September 16 as International Identity Day reaches 40 groups
The push for September 16 to be recognized as International Identity Day is continuing to gain momentum with 40 stakeholder…
