IfG.CC -
Institute for eGovernment

• Côte d’Ivoire is studying a national authentication platform and digital identity wallet to support its goal of putting 700 public services online by 2029.
• The system is expected to build on existing population and civil registration infrastructure while improving interoperability across government agencies.
• The project is designed to make online services more secure and convenient by reducing repeated document submissions and strengthening identity verification and data protection.

Côte d’Ivoire is laying the groundwork for the infrastructure needed to expand digital government services, with a target of making 700 public services available online by 2029. Digital identity is one of the systems being considered to allow users to prove their identity and verify credentials online.

AI presents Africa with a major opportunity to overcome its development challenges through innovative solutions. Countries like Côte d'Ivoire, among the most forward-thinking, are implementing strategic initiatives to leverage this emerging technology.

Côte d'Ivoire presented its national strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance on Thursday, March 13. After eight months of preparation, the document was officially handed over to Prime Minister Beugré Mambé (photo, center) for government adoption and its upcoming launch. This initiative marks a turning point in the country’s digital policy.