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When implementing verifiable credentials, there are important technical considerations and requirements. We help you unpack them.

Verifiable credentials are gaining in popularity across sectors, from health to finance and beyond. As verifiable credentials allow people and systems to exchange trustable information securely and efficiently – and without relying on intermediaries – the number of potential use cases for is far-reaching. Read this article to learn more about how verifiable credentials work, and some of the technical considerations and requirements.

What are verifiable credentials?

Today, as digital public infrastructure gains popularity, trust is critical, as important information of all types is being stored – and shared – across national data exchange systems and beyond. Verifiable credentials, when well designed, implemented, and governed can ensure these data assets are being accessed and shared in a trusted, secure manner. To learn more about the power of verifiable credentials, read our primer piece here.

What is good digital public infrastructure?

As more people globally connect to the internet, governments, communities, and private sector organizations have a tremendous opportunity to harness the power of digital to improve the quality of life for all

Data exchange is a key component of a country’s digital public infrastructure. What does good technical architecture look like?

Every day, governments generate massive amounts of data, spanning everything from birth certificates to weather data. Effectively managing and sharing that data can deliver a wide range of benefits to governments, the private sector, academia, and — crucially — to people. To support these efforts, this expert comment outlines some of the foundational components – and attributes – that make up effective, trusted national data exchange systems.

In Uganda, digitalization has fostered easy – and efficient – permit registration. Here’s what it means for people.

In this piece, we highlight the story of Yusuf, a professional driver living in Kampala Uganda. By learning about his experience getting a driving permit, we see what the new system – powered by data exchange – means for him. Yusuf’s story is part of a wider series of articles highlighting people’s lived experiences of digital transformation, which we hope, will help to more meaningfully understand how data and digital technology are impacting people and communities across Africa.

For a positive data future, it’s critical to understand – and document – good practices. That’s where we come in.

Trusted, accessible data is crucial to promote a positive digital future. In this expert comment, read about our recent body of work highlighting data exchange, as well as its opportunities, considerations, and impact on people.

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