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ID Tech Digest – September 23, 2026

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Proof and…

September 23, 2026

ID Tech Digest – September 17, 2026

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Hush Finds…

September 17, 2026

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Cameroon Councils Begin Issuing Digital Birth Certificates Under UNDP-Backed Project

Local councils in Cameroon have begun issuing digital birth certificates under a project backed by the United Nations Development Programme, marking a shift…

January 12, 2026

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UN Pension Fund and UNDP Deploy Biometric Proof-of-Life Kiosks in 18 Countries

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have rolled out biometric Digital Certificate of…

November 20, 2025

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Civitas ID Platform Launches at UN to Tackle ‘Invisibility Crisis’ for Displaced Populations

A new digital identity platform, Civitas ID, has launched at the United Nations with the goal of tackling the “invisibility crisis” facing the world’s 123…

November 5, 2025

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…

February 6, 2025

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UNDP Partners with cBrain to Drive Digital Transformation Across Africa

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Danish software company cBrain have established a partnership to accelerate digital transformation…

November 19, 2024

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Judge Halts Kenya’s Digital ID Effort, Citing Constitutional Concerns

The rollout of Kenya’s new digital identity system, Maisha Namba, has been temporarily halted by the country’s High Court following a legal challenge. Justice…

July 25, 2024

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With Japan’s Support, Vanuata Expands MIDAS Border Program

Vanuatu has successfully deployed a new border management information system, MIDAS, and an eVisa website at Port Vila International Airport. The project is a…

July 19, 2024

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