The paper discovers how people in the Tigray region of Ethiopia are trying to retrieve their identities after years of forceful conflict and dislocation. With many individuals lacking any form of legal or personal identification, rebuilding trust and access to services requires more than just infrastructure—it requires reestablishing identity. This topic is directly aligned with the conference’s focus on data management and technology applications, as it examines how digital identity systems, including those based on biometric and distributed technologies, can be used in fragile post-conflict settings. The paper presents an evaluation of current digital identity efforts by national and international actors, focusing on their design, implementation, and potential impact on vulnerable populations. It considers the benefits these systems offer for inclusion in health, education, and humanitarian aid, while also highlighting risks related to privacy, surveillance, and digital inequality. The paper concludes that digital identity can be a powerful tool for recovery and inclusion—if it is developed with transparency, community participation, and a strong foundation in human rights.
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- Kahsay Meresa (Author), 2025, Digital Identity systems in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path to Post-Conflict Reconstruction, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1590532
