Using biometric technology, the “Fayda” number issued by the National ID Program of Ethiopia (NIDP), which will be printed on the refugee ID cards, will help in preventing double registration and duplicate ID cards issuance to the refugees. “Issuing digital IDs to refugees is a huge step that demonstrates that the Ethiopian Government is committed to include refugees in its national systems. These IDs will grant refugees access to government-directed services” said Teyiba Hassen, Director General of Ethiopia’s Refugees and Returnees Service. Let's build systems that recognize everyone, ensuring that no one is left behind" said Yodahe Zemichael, Executive Director at the National ID Program. This initiative is also in line with Ethiopia’s pledge to include 814,000 refugees into the National ID system during the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
