MARK YOUR CALENDARS & GET READY! On February 18, 2025 we're unveiling the most ambitious and groundbreaking programs in the history of Identity for Development in Africa! You've seen programs before, but nothing comes close to this! It's a bold new benchmark -- unmatched in scope, depth and impact. Stay tuned and get ready to find out why this will be the most important ID4Africa AGM event you can't afford to miss!  Registration Opens the same day - but don't wait to secure your space as seats are limited and are guaranteed to go quickly! Request to be notified of our launch at: https://id4africaevents.com/2025/registration/

Tandis que nous disons adieu à 2024, nous prenons le temps de réfléchir à une année remarquable de progrès et d’impact – une année que nous avons eu l’honneur de partager avec vous. Merci de faire partie de ce voyage. Ensemble, nous attendons avec impatience une autre année de développements passionnants dans le domaine de l’ID4D à travers l’Afrique. Nous vous souhaitons, ainsi qu'à vos proches, le meilleur pour 2025 et avons hâte de vous voir dans nos LiveCasts et à la prochaine Assemblée Générale Annuelle du 20 au 23 mai, à Addis-Abeba, en Éthiopie.

The 10th Anniversary edition of ID4Africa & the ID4D Movement, held on 21-24 May, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, was marked by significant milestones which included an intense 4-day experience, record attendance, and a next-level program which brought together the brightest minds in identity to address top ID4D priorities in Africa. Enjoy this short feature video which captures just a few of the remarkable moments that made the ID4Africa 2024 AGM truly unforgettable.

[Broadcast Live on May 22, 2024] The 2025 AGM country and host was officially unveiled in a dedicated ceremony on Day 2 of the AGM in Cape Town (May 22nd), where an elated Ethiopian delegation - the winner of the ID4Africa 2025 AGM host country - showcased their nation through a captivating audiovisual presentation and a vibrant display of cultural attire by over 50 representatives. This exciting occasion featured an official acceptance speech by H.E. Dr. Muktar Kedir Abdu, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to South Africa. The ceremony began with Dr. Atick providing a brief overview of the selection criteria for countries desirous of hosting future AGMs.

[Broadcast on May 23, 2024] This panel looks to the various actionable legal reforms that have been – and are anticipated to be – undertaken in opening-up the right to access to identification to all persons in a country. It starts from the base consideration of identification as an administrative process undertaken by the state to know its population. The session explores what actions might be done to identify and fill gaps, using lived experiences to highlight challenges about what does – and does not – work. Particular consideration is given to making sure that legal frameworks are compatible with the digital age, that they respect and support safeguards and enablers, and that due consideration is given to engagement with society within the framework of participative legal reform. Program (EN): https://id4africa.com/2024/files/AGM_Program_EN.pdf Program (FR): https://id4africa.com/2024/files/AGM_Program_FR.pdf Moderators Conrad DALY, Senior Counsel, Human Development & Technology, Legal Vice Presidency, Operations Policy Unit, The World Bank Nay CONSTANTINE, Legal Expert and Data Governance Specialist, ID4D Initiative, Digital Development Global Practice, The World Bank 00:00 INTRODUCTION 03:52 S1: THE ENABLING ECOSYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION - Karidja KONE Epse BAMBA, Director of Affiliation, The National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM), Côte d’Ivoire - Josephine MUKESHA, Director General, National Identification Agency (NIDA), Rwanda - Edson GUYAI, Director, ID Management, National Identification Authority (NIDA), Tanzania 22:46 S2: SAFEGUARDING INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS - Dr. Vincent OLATUNJI, National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Nigeria - Immaculate KASSAIT, Data Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, Kenya - Laura BINGHAM, Executive Director, Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology (iLIT), Temple University Beasley School of Law, USA 49:32 S3: ENGAGING SOCIETY: LEGAL REFORMS AS A PARTICIPATIVE PROCESS - Thulani MAVUSO, Deputy Director General, Department of Home Affairs, South Africa - Dr. Jean AHOLOU, National Coordinator, WURI Project, National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP), Benin

[Broadcast on May 23, 2024] Civil society organizations (CSOs) across Africa and the globe are making important contributions to advance universal access to legal identity for all. Contributions include service design recommendations for various operational processes, legal empowerment initiatives, research and community engagement, participation in oversight mechanisms, and advocacy for proper legal and policy safeguards. However, the skills, knowledge and effective modalities for working with and leveraging civil society expertise are not always widely understood by other actors pursuing the shared goal of inclusive and safe digital identification systems. This panel brings together prominent civil society individuals and organizations who are working with communities, government implementers and international development partners to advance equitable access, safeguard against harm, and enable full participation of individuals within society. The session highlights the different kinds of contributions CSOs are making and opportunities to enhance participation and collaboration. Panelists share research and practices that can help governments better design identity systems that are more inclusive and safe in support of development goals, and discuss ways to achieve more effective multistakeholder discourse around the difficult trade-offs that sometimes arise in the introduction of new digital identification systems. Program (EN): https://id4africa.com/2024/files/AGM_Program_EN.pdf Program (FR): https://id4africa.com/2024/files/AGM_Program_FR.pdf Moderator Matthew McNAUGHTON, Director, Inclusion, Safety & Civil Society Engagement, Co-Develop 00:00 INTRODUCTION 03:59 S1: Creating A Big Tent: How contributions from across society can accelerate progress - Sulemana BRAIMAH, Executive Director, Media Foundation for West Africa 19:18 S2: Are we reaching everyone? What can communities tell us - Elizabeth ATORI, Legal Officer, Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), Uganda - Mariam JAMAL, Digital Rights Program Officer, Haki na Sheria Initiative, Kenya 38:15 S3: Partnering with Researchers & Academic Institutions - Pam DIXON, Founder & Executive Director, World Privacy Forum - Nashilongo GERVASIUS, Technology Policy Researcher, University of Science & Technology, Namibia - Prof. Mame Penda BÂ, Researcher & Lecturer, Political Science, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, Senegal 1:01:09 S4: The Way Forward Panel discussion engaging all panelists + Audience Participation