Cameroon’s National Civil Status Registration Office (BUNEC) has entered a partnership with Luxembourg-based Liber Technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. The initiative will help implement provisions of Cameroon’s new civil registration law, which authorizes the use of digital birth, marriage, and death certificates, along with a Unique Personal Identification Number for every citizen. The government aims to establish a fully digital CRVS system by 2029, according to BUNEC.
The modernization effort is part of Cameroon’s broader national identity infrastructure strategy. Recent projects include the launch of an advanced biometric national ID platform and the procurement of new biometric voter kits for election administration, reflecting the state’s continued investment in secure digital identity systems. The CRVS digitization project is expected to integrate with these existing platforms to ensure consistency in data management and verification.
Liber Technologies will provide technical expertise for system integration, database management, and cybersecurity architecture. The company’s role includes addressing long-term challenges such as financing, interoperability, and data protection. According to BUNEC, the collaboration also aligns with support from international development partners that have backed pilot CRVS digitization projects in Cameroon’s regions in recent years.
Under the new legal framework, BUNEC will oversee the digitization of local civil registry offices and the establishment of secure data centers to manage digital certificates and records. The introduction of a Unique Personal Identification Number is expected to improve service delivery in areas such as social protection, health, and education by enabling accurate verification of citizens’ identities across government systems.
The government’s efforts mirror similar initiatives across Africa, where countries are expanding digital civil registration to strengthen governance and improve access to public services. Regional organizations and development agencies, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have emphasized the importance of interoperable CRVS systems in promoting inclusion and reducing statelessness.
Cameroon’s project represents a step toward integrating civil registration with national identity systems and advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Sources: BUNEC (Facebook); UNDP Cameroon
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
