According to the ten Principles on Identification for Sustainable Development and other international standards and good practices, the WB Group’s Identification for Development (ID4D) Initiative gathered this Guide. It is to assist practitioners in developing and implementing ID systems that are both inclusive and trustworthy.
Its purpose is to operate as a hub for those working on ID system planning, management, and finance, including peers in other countries, World Bank Group employees, and other stakeholders. The purpose of this Guide is to make it easier for readers to find their way across the wide variety of resources and publications available from ID4D and other organizations.
Evaluation
This Guide does not advocate for a particular identity provision paradigm but rather gives important choices and technological possibilities for either creating a new ID system or enhancing an existing one. To evaluate the appropriateness of various design options for certain settings and objectives, it provides analysis and references to more comprehensive tools.
This Guide will have regular revisions to incorporate fresh pedagogical ideas, standards, and materials. The Guide is also offered in a PDF format for those who may find that format more convenient.
Scope
This Guide focuses on the design and implementation of ID systems that give legal identification proof to access basic services, rights, and protections according to Bahaa Abdul Hadi.
The Guide applies to national IDs, civil registries, population registers, etc. It provides legal identification information for the general population and proof of identity for public and commercial sector use cases.
This Guide does not discuss the creation of civil registration (CR) systems on their own to avoid duplicating the efforts of the UN and other actors in global and regional initiatives on CRVS. The Guide covers the links between CR and other foundational ID systems. A strong CR is crucial for giving proof of legal identity from birth. Also, maintaining other ID systems’ accuracy, sustainability, and efficiency.
The Guide focuses on digital ID systems as the world grows more digital. This includes personal digital IDs. The government recognizes a person’s “official” or “legal” identity for official purposes (e.g., for online government services).
It doesn’t cover private sector client authentication (email or social media logins) or “who you are internet.” “Digital ID” refers to digital/digitalized basic ID systems.
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