A Zambia plans to adopt a national digital identity system inspired by the model implemented by Ethiopia, which has stood out on the African continent for its integrated and efficient approach.
The southern African country has praised Ethiopia’s self-built system. The initiative aims to modernize public services, facilitate people’s access to financial and social services, and strengthen digital security. The project is part of the Zambian government’s efforts to accelerate digital transformation and promote social and economic inclusion through a unique and verifiable identity.
This is according to Percy Chinyama, National Coordinator of Smart Zambia, who spoke at the Africa Innovation Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday.
He said the Zambian government was moving away from proprietary systems in favor of locally developed solutions. Ethiopia debuted its digital identity system, the Fayda National Digital ID, in February.
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The Ethiopia Digital ID Project aims to register 90 million Ethiopians, including refugees, for digital IDs by 2030.
In the East African country, a smartphone app has been created to make digital ID services more accessible. The effort ensures that residents have continuous access to the internet and public services, regardless of their location.
