Across the world, millions of people are being locked out of essential services because identity systems fail to recognise them. From older citizens in the UK unable to access healthcare to entrepreneurs in Ghana who can’t open bank accounts, identity exclusion is a global challenge with profound human and economic consequences.
We are Women in Identity and we are creating a universal set of guidelines designed to reduce bias and promote inclusion in identity systems across the globe. Why? Because our latest research in collaboration with The London School of Economics proves that ID inclusion is good for business.
In this talk, we will share the story so far of our multi-phase research programme, the ID Code of Conduct, and explore how this framework is shaping the future of equitable identity. Attendees will learn about:
-The scale of ID exclusion and who is most affected - and why this is not just a developing-country issue.
-The human impact of exclusion, through real stories of those whose lives have been directly affected by being “locked out” of systems.
-The Economic Impact of ID Exclusion, revealing that ID inclusion is good for business - increasing trust, efficiency, and most importantly, ROI.
Now, WiD is building practical governance tools for organisations. We'll take you through the status of that project and how you can help shape a more inclusive future.
