NADRA welcomes World Bank to discuss digital identity, economy
With a robust national digital ID system acting as the main building block for the country’s digital transformation efforts, Pakistan…
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Samoa obtains $21M World Bank funding for digital ID, financial inclusion project
The island nation of Samoa in the central South Pacific Ocean is receiving a $21 million grant from the World…
World Bank urged to include underserved, multinationals in DPI planning
As the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings unfolded over the weekend, global policymakers addressed the widening…
Benin receives 2,050 biometric terminals from World Bank to boost civil registration
The government of Benin will see a boost in its civil registration efforts thanks to a donation of 2,050 mobile…
Indonesia procurement plan specifies upcoming biometrics contracts
The World Bank is lending $250 million to Indonesia to finance its ongoing digital ID efforts, and a procurement plan…
Reflections on the Global Digital Public Infrastructure summit 2024
The Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) summit 2024 has drawn attention to the transformative power of DPI in driving digital…
Global shift to digital govt accelerates
Governments around the world are increasingly turning to digital platforms to enhance public service delivery and address various global challenges,…
Development agencies want DPI bridges over Africa’s financial inclusion gender gap
The conversations around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) fostering growth and promoting social inclusion is ongoing. However, while DPI offers opportunities…
UN sees positive strides in digital government service delivery
Digital government has made major steps forward around the world over the past two years, according to a new report…
LATAM and Caribbean embrace DPI, led by Guyana’s digital ID and biometrics push
Latin America and the Caribbean have been leveraging technology to enhance public services, drive economic growth, and improve security, with…
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