Digital Identity: An Analysis for the Humanitarian Sector

Resource details

Resource details

Resource type: Research

Organisation: IFRC, Oxford Centre for Technology and Development, DIGID

Region: Global

Category: Uncategorized

Tags: Cash technology

Publication year: 2021

Language: English

Description

Description

Through a series of expert interviews and case studies, this report delves into the humanitarian contexts where organisations are already piloting digital ID solutions, looking at technical, ethical, and sustainability considerations. It shows that digital ID has great potential for use in the humanitarian sector, with benefits to organisations and affected communities alike, while also outlining its limitations and the challenges to overcome.