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The World Bank sought technical advice on the legal framework to support the introduction of National ID cards in Ethiopia. The Centre for Commercial Law Studies were assisted to prepare a successful commercial tender to carry out this work.
The government of Ethiopia has been looking at ways to modernise its existing identification programme. They need a system which interacts with existing electronic platforms that need to uniquely identify individuals. As Ethiopia undergoes ongoing digital transformation, the identity card system will need to be future-proof. The pilot project is expected to be completed within the coming eight months. Peace Minister Muferiat Kamil said apart from modernising the ID card system, the programme will be essential for digital service delivery, enabling online authentication, and preventing crimes, among others.
Digital identification offers transformative solution to most of our social, economic as well as political problems. It is an efficient way to government and business to reach and serve our population.— Ethiopian Peace Minister Muferiat Kamil
Consultants from Queen Mary reviewed the existing legal framework in Ethiopia.
They considered:
The consultants were able to provide recommendations regarding updating existing legislation and elaboration of new legislation and regulations with regard to āeā-legislation.
The project has been launched and will be completed over the coming months.
Find out more about Queen Mary's British Council-funded projects in Thailand and West Bengal.
Queen Mary University Enterprise Zone (QME) offers business courses and bespoke training to entrepreneurs and SMEs.
In partnership with the Office of the Judiciary of Thailand, Queen Mary has developed and delivered training for 70 judges.