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Fayda ID
Ethiopian national identification system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fayda (Amharic: ፋይዳ , lit. 'value, importance'; sometimes informally called Fayda ID or Fayda Number)[1] is a 12 digit unique identification number issued by NIDP (National ID Program) of Ethiopia to residents who fulfill the required procedures put in place by NIDP digital identification number. It serves as a unique proof of identity for an individual based on the “one person, one identity” principle due to its biometric identifier technology.[2] it is intended to serve as a national and personal identifier to gain access to different public and private sector services seeking secure eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer).[3]
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Type | Identity document |
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Valid in | Ethiopia |
Expiration | 8 years |
Cost | Free of cost |
Fayda ID has its basis on the Ethiopian 10 year development plan,[4] Home Grown Economic Reform, Digital Strategy 2025 a comprehensive digital transformation strategy in Ethiopia.[5] It aims to register all eligible Ethiopians by implementing a nationwide biometric digital ID system.[6]
Fayda ID is an implementation of the open source platform MOSIP.[7]