Digital-ID in Liberia: Country Report

This report investigates the impact of biometric digital identification (digital-ID) systems on citizens’ digital rights in Liberia. As the country rebuilds post-conflict institutions, the adoption of a national digital-ID – anchored in biometrics and managed by the National Identification Registry (NIR) – is central to modernising identity management and enhancing access to public services.

The study addresses the following core research questions: how does Liberia’s biometric digital-ID system affect citizens’ digital rights, and to what extent does it align with rule of law, rights-based, and risk-based principles? By focusing on Liberia, the study aims to contribute to the broader African discourse on responsible digital-ID development and digital rights protection.