Sri Lanka to launch govt API policies and guidelines
Sri Lanka’s government, in the wake of its digital economy drive, is gearing up to release application programming interface (API)…
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Benin envisages mobile wallet launch in inclusive national digital ID push
Benin has mentioned plans of launching a digital wallet as part of its push to make its national digital ID…
Tonga reveals MOSIP and VS One World foundations of DPI success
Tonga launched its TongaPass digital ID and digital government portal this month. The government is now ramping up registration as…
UIDAI introduces QR code-based system for more secure digital document verification
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is introducing a major update to the Aadhaar digital ID system where a…
Tanzania launching infant biometric registration pilot with UNICEF support
Tanzania’s National Identification Authority (NIDA) says it is figuring how to implement an infant biometric registration system for children below…
India amends KYC rules for easier, biometric enabled authentication
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended KYC rules to streamline customer onboarding. India’s central bank has simplified procedures…
Women in Identity research sheds light on cost of ID exclusion
Identity exclusion is costing businesses money. The same problem is causing misery among real people, and in some cases preventing…
Uganda president wants biometric verification for 2026 vote; tender forthcoming
The Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) is envisaging the launch of a new tender to select a procurement partner for…
Understanding of what #SafeDPI is, how to achieve it creeps forward
If a government spends millions of dollars on an identity system or any other kind of digital public infrastructure that…
Liberians request more biometric ID centers as govt poised to expand enrollment
The National Identification Registry of Liberia (NIR) will have to positively respond to requests from citizens for the creation of…
