Identity2020 Systems Inc

Programs: In developing direct programming related to its mission, id2020's work focuses on two key areas: (i) development and adoption of technical standards for privacy-protecting, decentralized digital identity and (ii) funding and implementation of high-impact pilot programs. The organization is still ramping up operations. However, on june 19th, 2017, approximately 300 people gathered at the united nations for the second annual id2020 summit and the launch of the id2020 alliance. Id2020's alliance model brings together governments, ngos, and the private sector on both fronts, ensuring that technology development is informed by the needs of countries and individuals and that policies and standards reflect the latest technological innovations. By coordinating funding for identity and channeling those funds towards high-impact projects, this alliance model enables diverse stakeholders - un agencies, ngos, governments, and enterprises - to pursue a coordinated approach and creates a pathway for efficient implementation at scale. A workshop jointly convened by id2020 and unhcr, the un refugee agency, in november 2017 brought together representatives from government, public, and private sectors at the world food programme innovator accelerator in munich. The multi-stakeholder group identified potential digital identity pilot programs to empower and protect refugees, forcibly displaced, and stateless persons. This workshop was the first step towards implementation of id2020 alliance-supported pilots. Moving forward, id2020 will support through grants, education, and staff assistance the implementing agencies and countries in their roll-outs of digital identity pilot projects. These projects will assess the cost, human resource requirements, opportunities, and pitfalls associated with various pathways for enrollment and participation. On the technology side, id2020 is leading an effort to develop technical standards required for back-end interoperability of decentralized, user-managed digital identity. Widespread adoption of such standards is necessary for individuals to be able to prove their identity across institutions and borders.