Turks and Caicos national digital ID to be ready in 2027: Govt
The Turks and Caicos Islands have announced new investments in its long-awaited digital ID program, along with details of the…
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Togo issues 6M unique numbers as MOSIP-based digital ID project progresses
Figures from the Togolese government indicate that at least six million people have already been issued a Unique Identification Number…
PhD talk asks how to avoid colonialist structures in digital public infrastructure
A recent talk hosted by the University College London Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (UCL IIPP) showcases the work…
Zambia looking for MOSIP system integrator to support digital ID project
The Zambian government, through the Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) is in search of an international technology partner that will support…
New $137M initiative to enable digital service access for millions in three ECOWAS nations
The second phase of a project dubbed Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) aims to support the expansion of…
World Bank proposes conceptual model for VC-based reusable digital payment IDs
In most countries, digital ID plays only a bit part in the payments story. You show your credentials to open…
Zetrix to develop blockchain-based DPI services as IFC takes $40M stake
World Bank investment arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) has purchased a 2.5 percent stake in Malaysia-based Zetrix AI for $40…
Jordan advancing health sector digitalization, but needs to accelerate progress
The World Bank (WB), which is the major financier of Jordan’s digital transformation program, has described its overall progress as…
World Bank approves $50M for Nepal’s DPI, including new national identity system
The World Bank will finance building up Nepal’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) and digitizing public services to the tune of…
Sint Maarten seeks digital ID for government transformation with World Bank backing
Sint Maarten has published a tender for its government digitalization program, which includes digital identity, electronic signature and a single…
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