Identification systems – under review
DCI develops various technical standards for interoperability. Learn more about our work and the standards process here.
Status: under review
The draft interoperability standards for ID systems and Social Protection Systems are in the final stages of review. You can access the draft standards on the DCI GitBook.
The public review period ended on October 31, 2025. The discussion can be accessed under the GitHub forum. If you have any questions, you can also e-mail contact@spdci.org.
Why are ID systems important?
ID systems are essential for effective social protection, as they enable accurate identification of individuals, ensuring that benefits reach the right people while preventing duplication and fraud. A strong ID system helps connect data across different sectors like health, education, and payments, making delivery more efficient and transparent. It ensures benefits are portable, even when people move, and plays a big role in reaching vulnerable groups who might otherwise be left out.
In times of crisis, robust ID systems allow rapid targeting and response. Ultimately, they promote inclusion, accountability, and the realization of rights by serving as a gateway to access social protection and related services.
Standards committee
The Standards committee for the interoperability of the ID systems and social protection systems was launched in June 2025. The committee brings together experts from 20 different organizations including government agencies, international organizations, digital public infrastructure (DPI) initiatives, digital public goods (DPGs), the private sector, and individual specialists.
