Southeast Asian countries align on approach to digital identity adoption
There are several different models of national digital IDs followed around the world, and several different methods of managing them….
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MOSIP Connect 2025: creating a winning ID system, inclusivity insights
On MOSIP Connect 2025 day one on Tuesday, various panels discussed topics relevant to the digital identity and digital infrastructure…
Pakistan expands biometric data collection in telecom sector
Pakistan continues its push forward to introduce digital identity into governance, this time by strengthening biometric-based identity verification in the…
Burundi sorts out collaboration terms with IFC for digital transformation project
Burundi expects the implementation of its digital transformation agenda to get a boost as avenues for collaboration are being discussed…
Georgia seeks candidates to build digital ID wallet
Georgia has published a tender seeking to run a proof of concept for a national digital identity wallet. The South…
Looking into the DEEP: Advancing Pakistan’s DPI
Pakistan is progressing toward a digitally empowered society, with initiatives such as the Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) playing a…
Identification for development: A Who’s Who
Identification for development, sometimes styled as “ID4D,” is a global initiative that seeks to provide legal identity for the 850…
World Bank extends Nigeria digital ID project support by another two years
The World Bank now expects Nigeria to issue the National Identification Number (NIN) to 180 million people, a target that…
Nigeria tenders $83M digital identity system upgrade and MOSIP integration
Nigeria is planning to implement the MOSIP platform with its digital identity management system and upgrade its biometric capabilities with…
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…
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