English
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WURI is driving regional integration and inclusion by enabling secure identification systems that empower citizens, strengthen institutions, and unlock opportunities across West Africa.
Identity is not paperwork.
It is dignity, access and belonging.
WURI is building the foundation for a more inclusive, connected and prosperous West Africa — one trusted identity, and one changed life, at a time.
One ID, a lifetime of access.
A trusted identity is the key that unlocks the services people need to build a secure life.
Finance
Bank accounts, mobile money, credit and digital payments.
Education
School enrolment, exams and scholarships.
Health
Clinics, insurance and vaccination records.
Protection
Social benefits and safety nets that follow you.
Connectivity
SIM registration and verified digital services.
Civic Rights
Voting, legal recognition and public services.
Jobs
Formal employment and entrepreneurship.
Mobility
Faster, safer movement across ECOWAS borders.
WURI at a Glance
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COMPONENT 1
Strengthening the Legal & Institutional Framework
COMPONENT 2
Establishing Robust & Inclusive Foundational ID Systems
COMPONENT 3
Facilitating Access to Services Through ID
Regional Integration Roadmap
Build on national foundational identification systems so individuals can obtain government-recognised proof of unique identity, without excluding people because of legal status or lack of existing documents.
TRUSTED IDENTITY
Identification System
- Unique biometric national IDs
- Inclusive civil registration
- ECOWAS-recognised ID credential
SYSTEMS THAT TALK
Interoperability
- Common data & API standards
- Cross-border trust framework
- Regional exchange gateway
CITIZEN VALUE
Services
- Interoperability digital payments
- e-Government service portals
- Social protection delivery
FREE MOVEMENT
Mobility
- Biometric ID at borders
- Mutual credential recognition
- Single regional travel credential