World Bank gives South Sudan $10M for biometrics to ID govt payroll thieves
A project funded by the World Bank to help clean up South Sudan’s public service payroll has officially rolled out….
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World Bank reportedly considering $321M DPI project for Jordan
The World Bank is reported to be working on a project to support the development of Jordan’s digital public infrastructure…
World Bank ID4D report shows govt-issued IDs still limited in digital capabilities
In addition to the at least 850 million people estimated to have no form of legal identity in the world,…
Ethiopia digital ID program seeking biometric registration kits, SDK toolkit
Ethiopia is accepting bids to supply and install biometric registration kits for use in the country’s national digital ID program….
UNDP, World Bank take stock of digital transformation progress
The UNDP and World Bank continue to promote DPI development in the Global South. Marcos Neto, UN director of policy…
New partnerships, projects drive digital and financial inclusion in developing nations
The push to reach millions of digitally and financially underserved people and communities in Africa and around the world remains…
Ethiopia digital ID project gets WB push as govt solicits more private sector support
As Ethiopia continues to implement its digital ID project, which is part of the country’s 2025 Digital Strategy, the government…
Gabon gets $68.5M World Bank loan to facilitate access to legal ID, digital services
A loan agreement has been concluded between the World Bank and the central African nation of Gabon for the implementation…
Honduras obtains $40M World Bank loan to digitize CRVS, expand ID verification services
Honduras is set to receive funding from the World Bank to the tune of $40 million to implement a project…
ECOWAS seeks consultant for regional biometric ID card transition roadmap
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is calling for expressions of interest from consulting firms to develop a…
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