Digital ID for air travel is DPI that could lift Africa’s economy, HID argues

As the African continent experiences economic growth and increasing global integration, the potential for enhancing air travel through improved digital identification systems and digital public infrastructure (DPI) is gaining attention.

At the heart of ID4Africa 2024, which took place this week in Cape Town, South Africa, HID Global showcased technologies aimed at ushering in a secure and inclusive digital identity future.

The solutions on display at HID’s booth included Digital Travel Credentials (DTC), personalized ID issuance, identity documents featuring …

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