Digital identity systems are generally accepted as positive tools for social good. Nevertheless, they can pose several dangers and cause significant concerns. In this LiveCast Trilogy, ID4Africa aims to give voice to the broadest spectrum of opinions on the risks and harms of ID systems and to start a positive dialogue on how to best guardrail these systems so that they are rendered responsible and resistant to exploitation and abuse from potential nefarious actors. In this Grand Finale episode of the Trilogy, we take a solutions-focused approach to focus conversations on strategies, best practices, policies, and promising innovations for building and managing responsible ID systems by design. Watch Part 2 at: https://youtu.be/zJ7oIV1T5HA Watch Part 1 at: https://youtu.be/oHKxo-walUk Outline: 00:00 Introduction 7:34 To-The-Point with Sanjay Jain, MOSIP 43:44 A Glimpse at Digital ID in Europe - Philippe Jung, IN Groupe 1:16:50 Policy & Design Considerations for Data for Development - James Eaton-Lee & Jennifer Walker, Simprints 1:39:40 Responsible Data Practices as Drivers of Digital Economy in Africa - Gbenga Odegbami, YouVerify 2:03:49 Protecting the biometric template - Frances Zelazny, Annoybit, & Dr. Norman Poh, Trust Stamp 2:44:30 Conclusion & Season goodbye from ID4Africa Team

Digital identity systems are generally accepted as positive tools for social good. Nevertheless, they can pose several dangers and cause significant concerns. In this 3-Part LiveCast series, ID4Africa aims to give voice to the broadest spectrum of opinions on the risks and harms of ID systems and to start a positive dialogue on how to best guardrail these systems so that they are rendered responsible and resistant to exploitation and abuse from potential nefarious actors. In this episode we continue with Part 2 of the Trilogy to further engage in constructive conversations around the risks of ID systems and their mitigation. This set of discussions will focus on major themes of Data Risks and Identity in Fragile Contexts, with a special debate on Facts and Myths of ID systems. Watch Part 1 at: https://youtu.be/oHKxo-walUk Watch Part 3 at: https://youtu.be/Xq5dpyXgCrc Outline: 00:00 Introduction 13:45 Trustworthy Digital Identity with Carsten Maple (Alan Turin Institute) 29:52 Argentina's National ID Registry Breach with Tunde Okunoye (Harvard University) 41:30 Derived Digital ID with Oscar Okwero (CIPIT, Kenya) 53:35 Data Aggregation with Jonathan Marskell (World Bank) & Dr. Edgar Whitley (LSE) 1:26:33 National Security Exemptions with Solomon Okedara (Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative) & Teki Falconer (Africa Digital Rights' Hub) 1:43:51 Identity in Fragile Contexts with Dr. Emrys Schoemaker (Caribou Digital) & Dr. José Arraiza (UNDP & OHCHR) 2:16:00 Bridging the Gap with Bridget Andere (Access Now) & Hadiza Ali-Dagabana (NIMC, Nigeria) 2:56:23 Conclusion About the Panel: https://id4africa.com/livecast-ep24-the-dark-side-of-identity-part-2/ About ID4Africa LiveCasts: https://id4africa.com/livecasts/

Digital identity systems are generally accepted as positive tools for social good. Nevertheless, they can pose several dangers and cause significant concerns. In this 3-Part LiveCast series, ID4Africa aims to give voice to the broadest spectrum of opinions on the risks and harms of ID systems and to start a positive dialogue on how to best guardrail these systems so that they are rendered responsible and resistant to exploitation and abuse from potential nefarious actors. Watch Part 2 at: https://youtu.be/zJ7oIV1T5HA Watch Part 3 at: https://youtu.be/Xq5dpyXgCrc Outline: 00:00 Opening Remarks: Dr. Joseph Atick 11:40 Expository Documentary: "When ID Systems Raise Concerns" by Pam Dixon, World Privacy Forum 28:17 Case Study: Rights & Risks Assessment of 10 African ID Systems by Yesha Tshering Paul, The Centre for Internet & Society, India 52:45 The Impact of Race & Gender on Biometric Performance by Dr. Yevgeniy Sirotin, IDS Labs. #facerecognition #irisrecognition #biometrics 01:25:27 Panel: Root causes of Exclusion with: Christiaan van Veen, NYU Law; Katelyn Cioffi, NYU Law; Dorothy Mukasa, Unwanted Witness 1:59:03 One-on-One with Executive Director of National Identification & Registration Authority (NIRA), Uganda, Rosemary Kisembo Panel: Overcoming Exclusion with Case Studies from: 2:09:39 Brazil: Janaina Costa, Institute of Technology and Society, Rio de Janeiro (ITS) 2:25:18: Kenya: Mustafa Mahmoud, Namati 2:37:26: International Organization for Migration (IOM), Cy Winter #DigitalIdentity #IDSystems #exclusion #inclusion

In this episode, we bring you another impressive programme consisting of three segments. SEGMENT 1: TO-THE-POINT In this intense, info-rich segment, Dr. Joseph Atick engages with Dr. Alan Gelb of the Center for Global Develoment on biometric authentication in the field: possibilities, limitations, and ways of improving performance for policy, technology, business processes... SEGMENT 2: I-ON-AFRICA In this special segment finale, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire share on national successes and their roadmap for the future. This episode will feature Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, Exec Secretary of the NIA, Ghana, and Mr. Sitionni Kafana, DG of ONECI, Côte d'Ivoire. SEGMENT 3: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY LiveCast host Dr Joseph Atick presents The Africa Report- a BONUS Executive Summary covering key takeaways from all 8 African nations featured in the I-ON-AFRICA segment: Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Lesotho, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Outline: 00:00 Introduction 04:18 To-the-Point with Alan Gelb (@Center for Global Development) on biometric authentication 32:23 The Ghana Report with Prof. Kenneth Attafueh (DG, National Identification Authority, Ghana) + Community Voice 1:19:09 The Côte d'Ivoire Report with Sitionni Kafana (DG, ONECI) 1:56:27 Executive Summary of 8 i-On-Africa Reports (Dr. Atick, ID4Africa)

In this LiveCast, we feature an engaging discussion between two MAJOR heavyweights in the Identity space - Mr. Tariq Malik of NADRA and Dr. Joseph Atick to focus on the topic "Pakistan's Digital Identity 2.0" in our "To-The-Point" segment. Our i-On-Africa segment returns with two reports from Morocco and Lesotho. Here a FIRST EVER report on Morocco's unique experience with the MOSIP platform and Lesotho's journey towards achieving digital sovereignty and inclusive service delivery - this includes for the first time ever a major policy discussion on the role of digital identity in state-building and governance by Dr. A.R Matlanyane, Central Bank Governor of Lesotho, who was voted in 2020 as being among the top 100 most influential women in Africa. All this plus an exciting surprise update from Namibia regarding national #Identityday initiatives! This is truly a MUST SEE Episode! 00:00 Introductory remarks by Dr. Atick, Executive Chairman ID4Africa 13:00 Special announcement from Namibia regarding national #Identityday initiatives 16:12 To-The-Point with Tariq Malik (Chairman/CEO, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Pakistan @replytariq) 48:24 The Morocco Report with Omar El Alami (NPR Project Directo & Head of Strategy Division, Information Systems, Ministry of Interior) 1:28:22 The Lesotho Report with Tumelo Raboletsi (Principal Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)) 1:43:46 The Lesotho Report with Napo Khuele (Acting Director, National Identity and Civil Registry, MHA) 2:00:54 The Lesotho Report with Dr. Maluke Letete (Economic Advisor to the President, Office of the Prime Minister) 2:08:15 The Lesotho Report with Dr. A.R. Matlanyane (Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Central Bank) #TariqMalik #NADRA #MOImaroc #MHALesotho #CentralBankLesotho @Lesotho National Broadcasting Services

In this episode, we bring you another impressive programme consisting of two segments. SEGMENT 1: TO-THE-POINT To kickstart our newest interactive segment, Dr. Joseph Atick will engage with Liv Nordhaug of Norad to talk about digital public goods as enablers for national #DigitalTransformation processes. SEGMENT 2: I-ON-AFRICA This hit segment returns with two reports from  South Africa and Kenya – countries that have been making significant innovations and progress. This episode will feature exclusive  updates from Mr. Tommy Makhode, DG of the DHA, South Africa, followed by Kenya’s Mr. Reuben Kimotho, Director of National Registration at NRB, and Ms. Janet Mucheru, Director of Civil Registration Services, Ministry of Interior. Episode outline: 00:00 Introductory remarks by Dr. Atick, Executive Chairman ID4Africa 13:27 To-The-Point with Liv Liv Nordhaug (Digital Public Goods Alliance & Norad) 44:58 The South Africa Report with Sihle Mthiyane (DHA, South Africa) 1:31:15 The Kenya Report with Reuben Kimotho (NRB, Kenya) 1:53:48 Janet Mucheru (Civil Registration Services, Kenya) More about the Episode: https://id4africa.com/livecast-episode-20-the-kenya-south-africa-reports/ About ID4Africa LiveCasts: https://id4africa.com/livecasts/ #HudumaNamba #opensource #ID4Africa

By any measure #IDDAY 2021 was exceptional! It was celebrated by Identity stakeholders in dozens of African countries to sensitize their populations to the importance of having proof of identity. We're thrilled to see the day observed across Africa and in all 7 continents with such enthusiasm and initiative, even though this is NOT yet officially recognized as a World day by the United Nations. What we saw was a grass roots action in Africa that demonstrated that the continent is not waiting for the UN General Assembly to recognize the day, many countries are taking matters into their own hands and have commemorated it because more than any other place on earth, identity matters in Africa. Here's a quick recap of all that happened around the world on Identity Day on 16 September 2021. Learn more: https://www.id-day.org/ Become a Friend of the Coalition: https://www.id-day.org/friends

On September 16th, Voice of America spoke with Dr. Atick on International Identity Day and what it means for the world. Learn more about ID-Day: https://www.id-day.org/ Learn more about ID4Africa: https://id4africa.com/

ID4Africa kickstarted Season 3 of its much-awaited LiveCasts with commemorations for International Identity Day (16 September) and an exciting new series called “i-On-Africa”. Each i-On-Africa episode will provide an in-depth report and analysis of progress made by two African countries towards their goal of identity-for-all and will feature a Director-General from each country who will engage with Dr. Joseph Atick to extract best practices and lessons learned. In this series premiere, we hear progress reports from Nigeria and Rwanda. In commemoration of #Identityday, this episode highlighted the 5 Top winners of our ID-Day competition with a Live vote to allow LiveCast attendees to vote for the official winner. It also spotlighted country-level updates on Identity Day activities taking place in Nigeria, Namibia, DR Congo, Angola, Niger and Lesotho. On 16 September (in recognition of SDG 16.9), ID4Africa wishes everyone a very Happy, International Identity Day! Stand with us and share our ID-Day 2021 campaign video: https://youtu.be/enD8gI7T-6M Also: please consider VOTING FOR ID4AFRICA in this year's #GoodID Awards (under the Inclusion category) to recognize our steadfast dedication to the cause of identity for all in Africa: https://bit.ly/2Yupcqx Outline: 00:00 Opening remarks by Executive Chairman Dr. Atick 12:25 ID-Day Design Competition Vote for Grand Prize 42:16 I-ON-AFRICA Launch 43:34 The Nigeria Report with DG Aliyu Aziz & Hadiza Dagabana (NIMC) 1:16:41 The Rwanda Report with Josephine Mukesha, Stephen Bugingo, Jean Claude Niyokwizerwa (NIDA Rwanda) 1:50:25 ID-Day Celebrations with ID4Africa Ambassadors 2:18:19 Conclusion