The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have announced their commitment to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation initiatives during the Sri Lanka Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) […]

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 digital economy. The program is […]

The Australian Government has launched a new mobile app designed to streamline the visa application process for Pacific Island countries. Dubbed the “Australian Immi App,” it’s aimed at providing a […]

The Somali government plans to launch a national digital identification system—a collaboration between the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the Somali Bankers Association (SBA), aiming to integrate the […]

Azerbaijan is looking to advance its digital transformation by implementing digital IDs through its “mygov” platform, as announced by the country’s Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA). The initiative aims […]

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 counter China’s influence in the […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is urging its member states to expedite the implementation of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) and abolish the 90-day stay […]

Cameroon has entered into a build-operate-transfer agreement with German biometric technology company AUGENTIC to upgrade its national identity card system. The 15-year contract involves AUGENTIC financing, designing, developing, installing, and […]