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The Bigger Picture: Liberia’s US$52 Million National ID Deal Raises Questions About Data Sovereignty and the Future of Local Technology

The Bigger Picture: Liberia’s US$52 Million National ID Deal Raises Questions About Data Sovereignty and the Future of Local Technology

Liberia’s proposed US$52 million national identification concession with Austria-based OeSD International GmbH is increasingly becoming a debate about more than the cost of a government contract. At stake are the protection of citizens’ personal and biometric information, the country’s control over critical digital infrastructure, and the role Liberian technology companies should play in building systems that will serve the nation for decades.

David S. Johnson24m ago0.0k