Malawi insists ID card compulsory for scheduled biometric voter registration
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that biometric voter registration will begin next month as part of preparations for…
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NADRA assistant director arrested for issuing Pakistani ID cards to Afghans
Authorities in Pakistan have arrested a NADRA assistant director for fraudulently issuing Pakistani identification cards to Afghan nationals, just as…
Vietnam’s digital identity transformation taking shape
Digital transformation is progressing in Vietnam as the country’s government pursues “Project 06” to modernize its economy and public services….
Uganda to issue alien ID cards with new enrollment software
The Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority of Uganda (NIRA), Rosemary Kisembo, says the enrollment of aliens…
RNS.ID provides decentralized ID protocol for Palau on Solana
U.S. citizens looking for a brief sojourn away from the churn of American politics should consider Palau, where RNS.ID offers…
Indonesia offers lessons in govt benefit digitalization: Report
Indonesia has successfully digitized its government assistance programs, aiding poverty reduction inside the Asian-Pacific country. One of the next crucial…
Kenyan high court pauses national digital ID for third time in 4 years
Kenya’s digital identity rollout has been paused by the country’s high court again, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge….
Eswatini urged to digitize national ID system with regard for privacy, security risks
Activating the digital dimension of the Eswatini national identification system will bring along important socio-economic benefits, but this has to…
Philippines continues successful national ID, digital transformation programs
The Philippines is forging ahead with digital transformation initiatives mandated by its “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service…
Indonesia issues call for World Bank-backed digital identification project
Indonesia is looking for a company providing consulting services as a part of its upcoming digital transformation project backed by…
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