by Philippe Sudan | Jan 5, 2020
Nigeria launched one of Africa’s most ambitious financial inclusion and identity verification projects in August 2014, with 100 million Nigerians set to receive а biometric-based verification card featuring an electronic payment solution from MasterCard. The e-ID card...
by Philippe Sudan | Jan 5, 2020
The country’s new passport features a visually-striking design as well as a series of new security features. The award was presented jointly to the Department of Foreign Affairs and APO Production Unit. The Philippines consists of more than 7,100 islands, with its...
by Philippe Sudan | Jan 5, 2020
The second joint winner was Philippines Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) for the new Philippines Seafarer eID card. One of the issues considered crucial for improving maritime security is ensuring that seafarers have documents enabling their ‘positive verifiable...
by Philippe Sudan | Jan 5, 2020
The first joint winner was the Immigration Department of Malaysia, of the Ministry of Home Affairs, for the new Malaysian ePassport. Launched in November 2017, it has received a major upgrade in its design and a host of enhanced security features. The country was the...
by Philippe Sudan | Jan 5, 2020
In addition to the regional banknote and ID document awards, a Special Lifetime Achievement Award was made to Dr Nopporn Pramoney of the Bank of Thailand, who retired at the end of September. He has worked at the Bank’s Note Printing Works since 1982 and was involved...
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