Publication: Identification for Development: Liberia
Date
2015-06
ISSN
Published
2015-06
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
The Government of Liberia (GOL) enacted
the national identification registry (NIR) act in 2011 to
establish national identification in the country. The law
called for the setup of a NIR to be responsible for issuing
a biometric-based identification card to each citizen and
resident in Liberia. The development of digital identity in
Liberia can help the country’s economic and social
development. This report provides a rapid study of the
potential and readiness of digital identity in Liberia. The
report is based on consultations held with the GOL and
stakeholders in Liberia during 2014 and 2015. The report
provides a preliminary review of the enabling environment
and the functional identity programs in Liberia, and
discusses next steps. Further assessment of the enabling
environment and a detailed action plan will be needed for
the GOL to pursue developing digital identity in the country.
Citation
“World Bank. 2015. Identification for Development : Liberia. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/26438 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”