UNICEF urges methodical and wholistic approach in Africa’s race for digital identity
United Nations agencies have taken an increasing role in ID4Africa and other digital identity-related initiatives over the past few years….
SDG 16.9
UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 calls for legal identity for all people worldwide, including birth registration, by 2030.
ID4Africa 2019 promises debate on biometric data and ID issues as market matures
The maturity of Africa’s digital identity ecosystem has led to new debates on crucial identity topics at ID4Africa 2019, ID4Africa…
UNECA Africa report: digital ID to unlock growth, increase tax base
Bringing in digital ID across Africa and registering the continent’s 500 million undocumented citizens would bring about significant benefits to…
Tonga digital identity plan granted $4.65M by World Bank
Tonga is set to receive a $4.65 million grant from the World Bank to improve the country’s capacity for digital…
Omidyar Network defines “Good ID” to encourage responsible identity systems
Omidyar Network has updated its conceptualization of what it means by “Good ID” in its advocacy for extending legal identification…
History of digital identification in the developing world
The idea of providing identification to support economic and social development evolved out of sustainable development communities, and has early…
