The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to participate in the mid-term review of the WURI project's phase II, as organized by the World Bank. The regional workshop, scheduled from May 6 to 8, 2024, in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, aims to gather key stakeholders to assess the progress of the project and set the course for its future.
The workshop will focus on various objectives, as stated by the organizers: "build knowledge and capacity on specific operational themes, share experiences and best practices between participating countries, agree on principles and standards for interoperability and mutual recognition, and facilitate exchanges conducive to the successful implementation of the Project."
Additionally, it is highlighted that the Abidjan Regional Workshop will specifically concentrate on the Mid-Term Review of Phase II of the Project, which is essential for the project's extension process.
The WURI program's goal is clearly outlined as increasing the number of individuals in participating countries with government-recognized unique identities to enhance their access to services. The involvement of countries like Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Niger, Togo, and the ECOWAS Commission is crucial in ensuring cross-border interoperability and mutual recognition of credentials for improved service accessibility.
This program is structured around three main components: strengthening the legal and institutional framework, establishing reliable foundational ID systems, and enabling service access through fIDs, all of which are coordinated at the country level to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
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