As the adoption of digital IDs gains traction in Africa, South Sudan and Zambia are exploring the use of digital identity for their citizens to enhance security.
A South Sudan delegation that attended the just-concluded annual Digital Government Africa in Lusaka proposed the digital IDs program to their Zambian counterparts.
This announcement comes the same week that Zambia and Ethiopia signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on implementing digital identity systems as part of an overall initiative to improve public services.
In the case of South Sudan, Dr. Labanya Margret Mathya, director of corporate affairs at the national communication authority, stated that digital identity makes it easier to safeguard the country's interests and security.
"If the government wants to achieve rapid digital transformation, the best way to get started is through the public sector."
In a similar development, the South Sudanese delegation discussed collaboration with Zambia on other aspects of digital transformation.
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