/en en /en/worldwide-digital-identity-and-security/government/magazine/what-state-government-digital-services Public services are going digital, transforming how we vote, access benefits, and pay taxes—a practice known as e-government. But which countries are leading, and how can roll-outs be expanded and improved? The latest UN E-Government Survey offers insights. Here’s our review... 16 Dec 2024 2744786 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2024-12/eGovSurvey24_0.jpeg /en/worldwide-digital-identity-and-security/government/magazine/secure-and-unique-digital-identity-448 The dream of a unique and secure digital identity for all Europeans is getting closer. The European Union is working on a digital identity standard. It says every member state must offer 'at least one EU Digital Identity Wallet' to all citizens by 2026... 30 Sep 2024 2744614 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2024-12/eGovSurvey24_0.jpeg /en/worldwide-digital-identity-and-security/government/magazine/eu-digital-id-wallet-coming-heres-what Experts believe a successful digital ID system could help businesses to unlock value equivalent to 13 percent of a country's GDP by 2030. With this in mind, the EU is set to launch its own digital wallet framework. Here's an overview of the EU wallet 25 May 2022 2740733 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2024-12/eGovSurvey24_0.jpeg /en/dis/government/magazine/digital-inclusion-human-right-have-identity <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, there are millions of people without any form of identity, people who cannot prove who they are and cannot access simple things like education, finance, and phones. Digital identity inclusion has become a critical human right.</span></span></p> 02 Feb 2021 2738135 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2024-12/eGovSurvey24_0.jpeg