World Bank and Accenture Publish Report to Assist Developing Nations to Create World-Class Identity Management Programs
September 28 2015 - 9:03AM
Business Wire
By gradually moving away from using different identity systems
for different purposes and by using standard requirements and
technologies that allow those existing systems to connect to each
other, developing nations can start reaping the benefits of
universal ID, said a new report from the World Bank and Accenture
(NYSE:ACN). Currently, over 1.8 billion adults in developing
countries still lack an official ID and thus access to essential
services
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The report titled; Identification for Development - Integration
Approach (ID4D) identifies a comprehensive strategy and
implementation roadmap for developing nations seeking to build, or
expand citizen identity programs, regardless of their country’s
level of technology infrastructure. The study is being released for
input from policymakers, industry practitioners and civil society
at the annual e-ID conference.
Randeep Sudan, World Bank Practice Manager for Information and
Communication Technologies, Transport and ICT Global Practice at
World Bank said; “Hundreds of millions of people worldwide lack any
proof of identity, barring them from receiving vital services such
as healthcare, social benefits, financial services and access to
voting. Unfortunately, developing countries frequently invest in
identity systems that are disconnected and lack
interoperability.”
“These challenges can however be overcome through increased
collaboration, co-operation between countries and the use of new
technologies that can help governments establish unique identities
for their residents and manage national identity programs. Identity
management programs should focus on poor and disadvantaged people
who will benefit most from having their identities verified, and
the services they need delivered regularly and speedily.”
The report aims to guide developing nations when
conceptualizing, designing and planning the implementation of
national identity management programs, which are integrated,
scalable and secure, and which can produce large administrative
savings for citizens, government and businesses. The report
benchmarks the identity programs of 15 developing countries against
other world-class identity management systems, providing an
analysis of existing registries, legal frameworks, processes and
program challenges.
“The World Bank seeks to establish a standardized integration
approach for countries considering cost efficient identity
management initiatives, which ensure accuracy and minimize identity
duplications and errors. Accenture Development Partnerships
recognizes the important contribution Accenture can make to the
ID4D program, by deploying the skills and expertise of our
employees to help progress thinking and guide developing nations on
best practice national identity programs,” said Daniel
Baker, Americas lead, Accenture Development
Partnerships.
Providing legal identity for all people by 2030 is a target
shared by the international community as part of the Sustainable
Development Goals (target 16.9). The World Bank launched the
Identification for Development (ID4D) program to help client
countries achieve this goal, with the vision of making every person
count by ensuring for each a unique legal identity while supporting
government delivery of digital Identity-based services.
Ger Daly, Senior Managing Director, Accenture Identity Services
said; “Accenture’s extensive experience delivering biometric and
identity management programs for governments, NGO’s and private
clients worldwide, enabled us to quickly identify accurate,
convenient and cost-effective identity management solutions for
governments to consider. This work is important to Accenture, and
our employees – it truly is work that matters, enabling us to make
a difference in the lives of millions of people around the
world.”
Learn more about Accenture Development Partnerships, Accenture’s
work with the World Bank, and Delivering Public Service for the
Future.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services
and outsourcing company, with more than 358,000 people serving
clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled
experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and
business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most
successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help
them become high-performance businesses and governments. The
company generated net revenues of US$31.0 billion for the fiscal
year ended Aug. 31, 2015. Its home page is www.accenture.com.
About the World Bank
The World Bank plays a key role in the global effort to end
extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity in poor and
middle-income countries. We offer financing, policy advice,
research and analysis, and technical assistance to help countries
address the most urgent challenges of development. Comprising the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and
the International Development Association, we work closely with
other World Bank Group institutions and a wide array of partners in
more than 170 member countries. For more information,
visit www.worldbank.org.
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World Bank Transport & ICT Global PracticeLucie Blyth, +
1-202-468-6434lblyth1@worldbankgroup.orgorAccenture Health &
Public ServiceJoe Doyle, + 353 87
2507583joe.x.doyle@accenture.com
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