The Peruvian government has decided to embark on a digital ID project based on the Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP). The country’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this month with the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B), the institute leading the MOSIP initiative.
The MoU concerns a pilot that will seek to complete somewhere between 500 and 1,000 registrations in the planned digital ID system. The ultimate goal will be to scale the system up to the national level.
“This is the start of what we hope will be a long-lasting and fruitful journey in Peru, and eventually in other parts of Latin America,” said MOSIP President S. Rajagopalan. “The vote of confidence from the government of Peru in the MOSIP project is a testament to MOSIP’s commitment towards supporting countries in advancing digital identity solutions as critical Digital Public Infrastructure.”
MOSIP is an open-source platform designed to help governments and other organizations implement a digital, foundational identity system. It is meant to provide a secure, scalable, and affordable solution for establishing unique identities for individuals, which is seen as crucial for ensuring equitable access to services and benefits.
The platform is built with a modular architecture, allowing for customization and flexibility to accommodate different countries’ legal and social frameworks. By leveraging biometrics and personal data in a privacy-preserving manner, MOSIP aims to empower nations to create their own sovereign digital identity systems, facilitating better governance, financial inclusion, and access to public and private services.
While MOSIP is led by IIIT-B, it is supported by various other partners and stakeholders, including governments, academic institutions, and international organizations. Other backers include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, NORAD, and Tata Trusts, a group of philanthropic organizations in India.
Source: MOSIP
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March 25, 2024 – by Alex Perala
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