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World Bank Supports Ethiopia’s Digital ID Project to Increase Access to Services and Economic Opportunities

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24 April 2024

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WASHINGTON, December 13, 2023 — At least 90 million Ethiopians, as well as refugees and migrants living in Ethiopia, will have access to an inclusive and secure ID that improves their access to services and economic opportunities, as part of the Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project approved by the World Bank Board today.

Ethiopia is one of the world’s last remaining countries to launch a national-scale foundational ID system with digital capabilities. Millions of Ethiopians lack current forms of identification, such as IDs issued by local governments and birth certificates. As a result, they face barriers that prevent participation in basic activities of the formal economy, such as opening bank accounts, accessing health insurance, receiving cash transfers and subsidies, applying for government documents and more.

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reliefweb

Published on

24 April 2024

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