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Closing the Gender Gap in ID Ownership in Ethiopia : Findings and Recommendations (English)

4 Mar 2024

In Ethiopia, women are 15 percentage points less likely than men to possess a kebele ID, the primary proof of identity document used in the country. This report unveils findings from a study aiming to grasp the reasons behind this gender gap in ID ownership and offers recommendations for overcoming these barriers in Fayda, the new digital ID system recently launched by the Government of Ethiopia. Executed by the World Bank in partnership with Ethiopia's National ID Program (NIDP), the study first utilizes statistical analysis of ID4D-Findex data to illustrate the nature of the ID ownership gap and its ramifications for women. Subsequently, through desk research and original qualitative data obtained from focus group discussions and key informant interviews, the report delves into four categories of potential reasons for the gap: legal and policy barriers, social and community barriers, economic and procedural barriers, and information and knowledge barriers. In the concluding section, the report offers three key recommendations for integrating gender inclusivity into the Fayda program, drawing from the research findings and input gathered from qualitative research participants.
gender ethiopia digitization identification system central government central agencies gender and economic empowerment ict services eastern and southern africa

Authors

Casher,Claire Susan, Clark,Julia Michal

Disclosure Date
2024/03/01
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Closing the Gender Gap in ID Ownership in Ethiopia : Findings and Recommendations
Product Line
Advisory Services & Analytics
Published in
United States of America
Rel Proj ID
ET-Id4d Technical Assistance Supporting The Establishment And Desi -- P176629
Sector
ICT Services,Central Government (Central Agencies)
TF No/Name
TF0B5476-Ethiopia ID4D TA
Theme
Public Administration,ICT,ICT Solutions,Private Sector Development,Civil Registration and Identification,Public Sector Management
Unit Owning
ID4D/G2Px/DataInfra&Digital.Indu (IDD03)
Version Type
Revised
Volume No
1

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