Strategic Plan

1. Legal and Institutional

This component establishes the foundations for UIDs. It develops an operational plan and feasibility study to implement this strategy. A project document will be produced by the third quarter of 2021 to raise money through the infrastructure fund, or external financings such as grants or credits. A National ID agency, institute, or mission structure will be formed. A decree-law on Unique  IDs Systems will be approved, along with additional laws on Data Protection and Privacy, Cybercrimes, and e-Commerce.

1.1 Project Development

1.2 Legal Instruments for Citizen/Data Protection

1.3 Legal Instruments for UID

1.4 National ID agency or other organization

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2. UID Systems Development Component

This component develops the software and processes required to organize and manage UID biographical information, biometric data and unique identification numbers, which will be linked to other databases. It procures all necessary equipment required to register and secure UIDs.

2.1 Procure software and equipment

2.2 Customize UID Software

2.3 Establish UID Security Protocols

2.4 Establish standards and data exchange protocols

2.5 Upgrade DMIS and BIs

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3. Registration and Validation

This component collects citizen and residents biographical and biometric information which will be used to establish digital identity and issue an UIN. Validation is done using biometrics to remove duplicate registrations. Cooperation with the civil registry is implemented by supporting an upgrade or overhaul of the DMIS and by implementing joint registration exercises. 

3.1 Registration logistics and partnerships

3.2 Implement field level registration

3.3 Validate and certify credentials

3.4 Expand birth registration and integrate UINs into birth registration

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4.Use Cases and Functional 

This component makes UID registry operational with the ability to carry out authentication services, online and offline, using biographic and biometric information of registered persons. It will also enable functional databases (drivers’ licenses, health data, etc.) to the UID system. It cross-checks and validates the accuracy and completeness of these functional systems while providing access to services for citizens and access to information across government agencies.

4.1 Link to payments databases (Group I)

4.2 Link to MOJ and MOH Database (Group II)

4.3 Link to Voter ID (Group III)

4.4 Link to MOE and MOI Databases (Group IV)

4.5 Link to other approved entities in future

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5.Communications 

This component uses traditional and social media to raise awareness and build support with citizens, civil society, and Ministries to secure buy-in for the objectives of the UID system

5.1 Launching UID

5.2 Consultation on data privacy and legal aspects

5.3 Communication on registration

5.4 Communication on functional databases use

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