Zambia is about to accomplish a noteworthy milestone by utilising the Modular Open-Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) framework to introduce an open-source Electronic Know-your-customer (eKYC) system. This was announced by SMART Zambia Institute on Friday.
The nation’s digital transformation journey has reached a major turning point because of tenacity, local leadership, and strategic alliances.
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Challenges to the development of eKYC
Zambia’s success is especially noteworthy considering its many challenges, such as inadequate support for digital public infrastructure (DPI), vendor-locked solutions, and limited funding.
Co-Develop and the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI) have helped the nation overcome these obstacles; nevertheless, the country has made great progress.
Under the direction of Mr. Pery Chinyama, National Coordinator, the SMART Zambia Institute has played a pivotal role in advancing the project. Because of the institute’s centralised structure, digital activities across all government sectors have been able to be coordinated, keeping the project a priority even in the face of funding limitations.
International partnership in the development of Zambia’s eKYC system
Additionally, Zambia’s dedication to open-source solutions has opened doors for global collaboration and cooperation.
Partners such as MOSIP and OpenG2P have contributed technical know-how and assistance, highlighting the effectiveness of teamwork in promoting digital transformation.
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It’s important to consider the importance of this accomplishment as Zambia gets ready to introduce its new eKYC application.
In addition to being a technological milestone, it also shows how resilient and determined the nation is.
“Zambia’s journey showcases the impact of strong local leadership combined with collaborative efforts,” said Pramod Varma, Co-Chair of CDPI.
“Their dedication to embracing open-source solutions and innovative approaches sets a powerful example for digital transformation across the continent,” he noted.