UNDP and ADB Pledge Support for Sri Lanka’s Digital Transformation at DPI Summit 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have announced their commitment to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation…
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Workshop Kicks Off Fiji’s National ID Effort
A workshop on Fiji’s National ID Program was held in Suva last week, marking the commencement of a significant initiative aimed at advancing the country’s…
Aussies Leverage Mobile IDV to Streamline Visa Application Process for Pacific Islanders
The Australian Government has launched a new mobile app designed to streamline the visa application process for Pacific Island countries. Dubbed the…
Planned Digital ID System to Integrate Somalia’s Biometric National ID Into Banking
The Somali government plans to launch a national digital identification system—a collaboration between the National Identification and Registration Authority…
Azerbaijan Looks for Assistance with Digital ID Effort
Azerbaijan is looking to advance its digital transformation by implementing digital IDs through its “mygov” platform, as announced by the country’s Innovation…
Digital ID Goes Geopolitical in Australian Effort to Counter China’s Influence
Australia is set to invest nearly AUD $3 million in developing digital identity infrastructure for Pacific Island nations as part of a broader strategy to…
ECOWAS Urges Members to Embrace Biometric ID Card for Free Travel
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is urging its member states to expedite the implementation of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity…
Cameroon Partners with AUGENTIC to Modernize National ID Card System
Cameroon has entered into a build-operate-transfer agreement with German biometric technology company AUGENTIC to upgrade its national identity card system.…