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As Governments continue to accelerate the pace at which they are digitally transforming their economies, building an inclusive and robust Digital ID ecosystem has never been so important. At the same time, as mobile is the predominant platform through which most people participate in a digital economy,
But not all ID systems are well-equipped to support financial inclusion or a transition to digital services; this requires intention and careful design.
An estimated one billion people worldwide—typically the most marginalised and vulnerable groups–lack official proof of their identity. Many more have forms of ID that are insecure or untrusted, or live in countries where these systems are ill-equipped to support service delivery, used in ways that compound inequalities, or fail to adequately protect personal data.