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Identification as a centerpiece for development: What can other countries learn from Peru?

Knowledge exchange is vital to help countries achieve the transformational potential of digital identification systems. With the help of #ID4D’s South-South Exchange Program, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea were able to learn from Peru’s remarkable experience of achieving near universal ID coverage. #southsouthexchange #digitalID

Identification as a centerpiece for development: What can other countries learn from Peru?

Juan and his sisters proudly show their identification. © Daniel Silva Yoshisato/World Bank Peru has placed so much eMphasis on the importance of identification that it has created a museum dedicated to it. The “Museum of Identification” in Lima demonstrates to visitors the significance of identity…