WELCOME TO ID4AFRICA
The voice of Africa on digital identity matters
About us · At a glance
Africa's trusted Pan-African Movement dedicated to identity matters
For over 13 years, ID4Africa has worked alongside African governments to advance responsible digital identity systems and ecosystems that expand inclusion, strengthen public trust and support sustainable socio-economic development.
As Africa’s trusted Pan-African Movement dedicated to identity matters, we continuously engage governments and stakeholders through government-led collaboration, ongoing research, strategic dialogue and peer learning from the best and brightest across Africa and beyond. By transforming the continent’s collective experience into trustworthy knowledge that governments can act on, we strengthen their strategic capacity to make informed, sovereign decisions that harness digital identity as a foundation for opportunity, resilience and sustainable progress.
Our Vision
Identity for all in Africa for socio-economic development
Our Mission
To deliver trustworthy knowledge that empowers Africa's public sector to build strategic capacity and make informed decisions on their journeys of digital transformation and socio-economic development
Institutional anchors
Our Guiding Principles
The Voice of Africa on Identity Matters
Bringing African voices, lived experience and perspectives to the forefront of both continental progress and the global dialogue on digital identity.
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Empowering Every Voice, Every Choice
Providing a trusted environment where identity stakeholders are heard and empowered to make informed choices that address their specific needs.
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From Africa. For Africa. In Africa
Rooted in Africa and driven by African leadership, we help champion know-how and outcomes that reflect the continent’s unique priorities and ambitions.
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Our LEADERSHIP
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Our Governance
Meet the ID4AFRICA Ambassadors →
WHAT WE DO
Our Work
Everything we do is rooted in an Africa-first approach and driven by a single purpose: to advance Africa’s identity journey by ensuring the continent’s priorities, experiences and perspectives shape better decisions, stronger partnerships and lasting progress. We do this by:
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01
Engaging
governments and the wider identity ecosystem through continuous relationships-building and dialogue.
02
Uncovering
emerging developments, practical lessons and critical insights that shape Africa-first solutions.
03
Discerning
priorities, trends, risks and opportunities.
04
Connecting
the right people, institutions and ideas.
05
Guiding
decision-makers through trusted knowledge, strategic advice, mentorship and peer learning.
06
Amplifying
African voices and perspectives globally.
07
Strengthening
capacity for long-term institutional capability and responsible identity development.
The Annual General Meeting
The Annual Gathering of the Movement
Our AGM is the annual gathering of the Movement and Africa’s premier platform for trusted dialogue, peer learning and practical exchange on identity matters. Hosted in a different African country or city each year, it brings together governments, development partners, the private sector, civil society and the wider identity community to share experience, tackle emerging challenges, build partnerships, strengthen capacity and help shape the future of responsible digital identity across the continent.
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The Movement in numbers
13
YEARS OF IMPACT
48
African Member States
133
Ambassadors
1000+
Active Institutions
2500+
Speakers since 2015
140+
Regional & International Exhibitors
115+
Countries represented at the AGMs
2000+
AGM Attendees Annually
16,000+
Active Stakeholders
Development & Knowledge Partners
Over the years
16 September · SDG 16.9
Identity Day
ID4Africa is proud to be the founding organization and custodian of Identity Day (ID Day), a global awareness initiative that seeks to establish worldwide recognition of 16 September as Identity Day, inspired by UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 (SDG 16.9). The campaign champions legal identity as a fundamental human right and a foundation for inclusion, protection and sustainable development, encouraging people around the world to commemorate the day and reaffirm their shared commitment to ensuring that no one remains invisible or excluded for lack of identification.
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Voices from the Movement
Testimonials
The ID4Africa AGM was a true crossroads of innovation, where we discovered the latest technological advances thanks to a rich exhibition on digital identity in line with this year’s theme. The event also offered a unique space for dialogue between public and private actors from across the continent, allowing for a concrete and enriching sharing of experiences.
Fanta Coumba Karem
The ID4Africa AGM was a true crossroads of innovation, where we discovered the latest technological advances thanks to a rich exhibition on digital identity in line with this year’s theme. The event also offered a unique space for dialogue between public and private actors from across the continent, allowing for a concrete and enriching sharing of experiences.
Fanta Coumba Karem
The ID4Africa AGM was a true crossroads of innovation, where we discovered the latest technological advances thanks to a rich exhibition on digital identity in line with this year’s theme. The event also offered a unique space for dialogue between public and private actors from across the continent, allowing for a concrete and enriching sharing of experiences.
