Digital-ID in Senegal: Country Report

This report examines Senegal’s digital identification (digital-ID) landscape, evaluating its legal framework through rule of law, rights-based, and risk-based tests. Digital-ID is increasingly critical for public administration and service delivery in Senegal, where the biometric Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) is mandatory for citizens aged 15 and above.

The report addresses the question: what is the current state of Senegal’s digital-ID landscape, including its legal framework, assessed using rule of law, rights-based, and risk-based tests? It concludes with key risks, findings, and policy recommendations to support a more inclusive and rights-respecting digital-ID system.