Five Surprisingly Consequential Decisions Governments Make About Digital Identity
Posted OnJune 18, 2019 byThis week, leaders from 95 countries have traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the ID4Africa annual meeting and learn more about the rapidly growing domain of digital identity. Discussions are expected to range from from legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, and governance to data protection, privacy, and human rights with a special focus on how to deliver government services in an inclusive way. Read More
The Appropriate Use of Digital Identity: Why We Invested in a Three-Region Research Alliance
Posted OnMay 7, 2019 byIn the past decade alone, more than 110 countries have initiated identification schemes. These programs are often implemented with an initial use case, such as the delivery of subsidies. Over time, however, the issued ID is used for many other uses such as paying taxes, opening bank accounts, entering the education system, accessing critical medication, or even participating in sports competitions. Read More
Education: Why Radical Collaboration is Needed to Support Education Sector Change
Posted OnSeptember 24, 2018 byThis week, the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly opened, and global leaders are actively discussing our progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of those goals we are passionate about within Omidyar Network’s Education initiative is SDG 4 which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.Read More
Building an Impact Investing Team
Posted OnJuly 25, 2018 byIn 2004, Pierre and Pam Omidyar set out on their impact investing journey. More than a decade later, Omidyar Network is eager to speed the way for families who are just getting started – and has advised nearly 150 high net worth families to date. Once families decide to pursue impact investing, many wrestle with how to…Read More