India transforming public finance with digital identity and biometrics
India has implemented substantial digital initiatives to streamline pension verification and welfare benefit distribution. The digital life certificate system and…
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Rhode Island cyberattack underscores security issues with digital public assistance programs
The cyberattack on Rhode Island’s RIBridges system underscores significant security challenges faced by public assistance programs. It revealed critical vulnerabilities…
Challenges remain in effective digital ID management for public benefits, report says
The methods state agencies employ for identity proofing and authentication in online public benefits applications play a crucial role in…
Morocco digitalizing social protection delivery system with $70M from World Bank
The World Bank has approved $70 million for the Morocco Second Identity and Targeting for Social Protection project, aimed at…
South Africa adopts biometrics for social protection, following India’s example
As governments worldwide strive to address inequality and build resilient communities, innovative digital tools are emerging as key enablers for…
Oxford program to study DPI impact on social, financial inclusion
Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government has announced the establishment of the Oxford Digital Public Infrastructure Research Lab (OxDPI), an…
25M Nigerian poor get cash payments enabled by digital ID
Around 25 million Nigerians whose names are on the country’s national social register have received cash payments from the federal…
DPI for social protection should prioritize community resilience, equality
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has made the case for digital public infrastructure (DPI) that builds community resilience and improved…
Indian state launches pilot for family digital ID card project
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has inaugurated a pilot project to introduce family digital ID cards, aimed at streamlining…
Nigerian leader pledges support for digital ID expansion amid DPI investment plans
Speaking through a representative at an event to mark 2024 Identity Day this week, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu highlighted the…
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