Pakistan’s aspiring journey to secure digital identity examined
Pakistan has achieved significant progress in digital public infrastructure (DPI), the World Economic Forum reports, which is important for promoting…
national ID
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Asian banks deploy biometrics and digital ID for security, additional services
As digital identity gains prominence in a financial industry beset by fraud, nations in Asia are enabling banks to lead…
Nepal reverses mandatory national ID requirement for social security benefits
The government of Nepal has reversed its decision to mandate the use of national identity cards for citizens to receive…
Malaysia’s MyDigital ID nearing half million registrations
Malaysia’s MyDigital ID initiative has reached a significant milestone, recording 465,924 registered users, including civil servants, as of July 10….
Biometric verification is becoming part of the global health toolkit
Use cases for biometrics and digital ID in digital healthcare systems continue to proliferate globally. Indonesian healthcare authorities have deployed…
Sri Lanka ID card project new tender imminent after cabinet approval
After many months of backroom discussions, the Sri Lankan cabinet has given its greenlight for a new national ID card…
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…
World Bank supports Mozambique to scale up free issuance of national ID cards
The government of Mozambique is enjoying support from the World Bank to ease up access to national ID card cards…
NIRA explains adding iris biometrics to Uganda ID
Uganda is making iris biometrics part of its new national digital ID card not just as an added layer of…
CRVS-DPI integration becoming imperative says UNDP
Through its network of partners, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has been making the case for Civil Registration and…
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