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Digital Identity

Digital identity systems are foundational infrastructure for the digital economy — enabling financial inclusion, e-government services, and trusted online interactions. Yet an estimated 850 million people lack official identification, and existing digital ID frameworks range from centralized biometric systems to self-sovereign identity approaches. GDEF analyses the design trade-offs, privacy implications, and inclusion potential of digital identity frameworks across jurisdictions.

850M People lacking official ID
160+ Countries with digital ID programmes
1.5B+ Aadhaar-enabled transactions (monthly)
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