World Bank

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
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18 August, 2026

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees

Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on...
Zambia builds ‘homegrown’ digital ID, seeks international expertise
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27 March, 2026

Zambia builds ‘homegrown’ digital ID, seeks international expertise

Zambia advances its digital ID rollout, seeking international partnerships for sustainable digital transformation and financial inclusion.
Nepal secures $50M for digitalization approved by World Bank
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19 February, 2026

Nepal secures $50M for digitalization approved by World Bank

South Asian nations are investing in digital transformation: Pakistan invests $1B in AI, Nepal secures $50M, and Sri Lanka modernizing...
World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
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9 January, 2026

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

The grant will be used to develop a government data sharing service, a cloud platform, and a digital portal where...
2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison
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30 December, 2025

2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison

In 2025, tighter digital asset regulations made compliance crucial, while the tech behind them increasingly helps businesses meet requirements.
China expands biometrics while billions lack digital ID
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12 November, 2025

China expands biometrics while billions lack digital ID

A World Bank report finds nearly half the world still lacks digital IDs, as China expands biometric customs systems to...