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Somalia Estimates $125 Million to Complete National Digital ID Rollout

Somali officials estimate about $125 million is needed to complete nationwide rollout of the national digital ID program. The estimate targets full operational coverage, with funding sources not yet specified.

2026-01-12CC-BY-4.0national-eid

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  • Officials cite the estimate as the cost to reach nationwide deployment from current progress.
  • The program recently launched national identity platforms including HUBIYE for identity verification and e-Aqoonsi for mobile digital IDs.
  • No detailed cost breakdown or funding source has been published.

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The estimate underscores the funding requirements that often surface when national ID programs move from pilots to population-scale issuance.

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