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Digital identity in Africa: Legacy or Leapfrog?
An estimated one billion people globally, including around 500 million in Africa, have no way to officially prove their identity. Their ‘invisibility’ means that they miss out on legal, economic and social rights and opportunities, including access to basic health and education services. Disparities between men and women, between rural and urban dwellers and due to age, low income, disability, poor education or ethnic group can lead to a life-long digital divide for millions of people.
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