• Senegal's Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy sent a delegation to Togo for benchmarking on the e-ID project.
• The mission aims to develop a robust digital identity infrastructure in Senegal, drawing inspiration from the Togolese approach.
• The visit aligns with the World Bank-supported WURI program ("Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion in West Africa").

African nations increasingly implement digital identity systems, accelerated by rapid digital transformation. Consequently, Senegalese authorities are examining a proven model to guide their own implementation.

The Senegalese Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy disclosed on Monday, October 27, that a delegation visited Togo for a benchmarking mission concerning the e-ID (digital identity) project. The delegation seeks inspiration from the Togolese methodology to construct a robust infrastructure in Senegal.

Yasmine Mama, Datacenter Network Specialist at Togo’s National Identification Agency, stated, "We showed the technical architectures, infrastructures, and logic deployed within the context of the e-ID project. We discussed the technical solution, MOSIP [Modular Open Source Identity Platform], all its components, and how the country integrated it into Togo."

This visit forms part of the "WURI – Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion in West Africa" program, supported by the World Bank. With backing from various technical and financial partners, Senegal intends to establish a secure, interoperable identification solution. This system will allow every citizen easier access to online public and private services.

Through this cooperation, Dakar expects to accelerate the implementation of its own e-ID system and strengthen digital trust. Ultimately, the project could become a major pillar of the country's digital transformation, streamlining access to education, healthcare, financial services, and social programs.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum