Ethiopia has launched the distribution of digital ID cards to refugees and returnees in Addis Ababa, starting with 77,000 individuals before extending to approximately one million others from neighboring countries. The initiative, supported by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Ethiopia’s ID and refugee authorities, aims to provide access to vital services such as SIM card registration, healthcare, education, and financial services.
Implemented under the UNHCR’s PING PRIMES Interoperability Gateway project and supported by the World Bank, the initiative marks a significant step towards inclusion and ease of access to essential services.
