Identity documents are just as vital to everyday life, and they, too, require good design. This isn’t just a matter of politics or national vanity. Identity document design matters because it helps countries strengthen security, facilitate simpler verification and connect more meaningfully with their citizens and residents. Here’s why.
Identity theft is everywhere, all the time, and it costs governments, businesses and individuals $trillions every year.
Singapore – October 18, 2024 – TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911) (TOPPAN Holdings) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HID’s CID (Citizen Identity Solutions) business area, a division of HID Global Corporation focused on the government identity sector.
Addis Ababa – May 8, 2024 – TOPPAN GRAVITY ETHIOPIA SHARE COMPANY (TOPPAN Gravity Ethiopia), a joint venture formed by Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), TOPPAN Gravity, Berhanena Selam Printing Enterprise (BSPE), and Education Materials Production Distribution Enterprise, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new passport manufacturing and issuance plant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 8, 2024.
Electronic voting systems globally have undergone rapid evolution in the last few decades. Lesotho has also embraced these technological advancements, experiencing notable progress in electronic voting systems. Lesotho’s journey to modernize the voting system progresses continuously, reflecting ongoing efforts to modernize the voting process. In 2001 the Optical Mark Reading (OMR) system was introduced, followed by the implementation of the Mobile Registration Units (MRU) in 2009, featuring various modernization efforts over the years.