Employing a trusted National Identification Card linked to individual citizens’ identification enables streamlining bureaucratic processes in both public and private service delivery. The specific benefits include:
- Secure and trusted identity verification for everyone.
- Increased financial inclusion by enabling access to banking and other financial services, particularly for underserved populations.
- Minimises identity theft and identity-related fraud. A standardised and secure form of identification which helps to combat identity theft and fraud.
- Enables the delivery of trusted online services.
- Opportunities for improved immigration and border control.
- Individual identity protection.
- Enables the efficient access to public and private sector services by reducing the bureaucracy and administrative hurdles.
- A free identity document for all, irrespective of age.
