Thales to Lead Africa’s First ISO-compliant National Digital ID Wallet Project

Mauritius is poised to become the first African country to implement a fully interoperable digital ID wallet based on ISO standards, thanks to a newly announced partnership with Thales.

The latter is leading a consortium that includes the domestic IT firm Harel Mallac Technologies (HMT). Together, the consortium’s firms will develop a digital ID system based on Thales’ platform, in service of the country’s 2030 digital transformation strategy.

Through the course of a 10-year contract, Thales will provide essential elements including a modular Identity Management System for eID card issuance and a Digital ID Wallet for mobile devices. Citizens will be able to register for a digital ID in person at designated enrollment centers, or remotely through a digital channel.

Thales says that the Digital ID Wallet will ultimately include not only a virtual version of the Mauritius national ID card, but additional digital documents including birth and marriage certificates, which users will be able to share electronically or display in person when needed. Citizens will be able to use their digital IDs to access government e-services and to electronically sign digital documents.

The project marks an important milestone both for Mauritius and for Thales as it seeks to become a key player in the emerging digital ID ecosystem. Thales has also been involved in the major consortia conducting large-scale pilots for the EU’s European Digital Identity wallet, where various approaches to digital and mobile ID systems are being explored, including the use of selfie-based identity verification.

As for Mauritius, the digital ID project should help to propel its transformation into a high-income, innovation-driven economy, in line with its 2030 digital strategy. First announced in 2018, the plan focuses on enhancing digital infrastructure with widespread broadband access, implementing comprehensive e-government services, and fostering a vibrant digital economy through support for startups and investment in the tech sector.

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May 23, 2024 – by Alex Perala

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