India launches $25M fund and global repository to spur DPI implementation
India has launched a social impact fund with a $25 million commitment to support the development of digital public infrastructure…
SDG 16.9
UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 calls for legal identity for all people worldwide, including birth registration, by 2030.
UNDP data protection report shares advice on digital identity policy
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnered with the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi to produce…
Namibia, Zambia partner to share expertise on CRVS, identity management
The southern African nations of Namibia and Zambia have agreed to assist each other in their Civil Registration and Vital…
UNDP and SIA joining forces for digital ID system development
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) announced they have signed a memo to unite…
OpenID emphasizes human-centric approach, risk reduction for govt ID implementation
As the global shift towards national digital identity systems gains momentum, the complexities and risks in their implementation grow. A…
$400M mobilized to support digital public infrastructure development in 100 countries
Global stakeholders have made a pledge to raise funds to the tune of $400 million as well as provide leadership…
NEC infant fingerprinting system approaches move from vaccination delivery to legal ID
ID Day was held this past Saturday, September 16, in recognition of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16’s target 9;…
Foundational identity: Empowering every citizen’s rights to health, education, and democracy
By Sébastien Gueremy, VP Identification & Verification Solutions at Thales In a world that increasingly emphasizes the importance of human…
Events in dozens of countries to mark 2023 ID Day
Experts and major actors in the identity space have been reiterating the importance of legal and digital identity in the…
G20 recommends digital public infrastructure policy to drive financial inclusion
The group of the 19 most advanced economies in the world, the European Union, and mostly recently the African Union,…
