Training course on Digital Identity and Blockchain in Governance

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Identity and Blockchain

Overview of digital identity systems and frameworks

Fundamentals of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT)

Why blockchain matters in governance

Module 2: Digital Identity in Governance and Public Services

Role of identity in service delivery, inclusion, and trust-building

Case studies: Aadhaar (India), Estonia’s e-ID, and other global initiatives

Biometric identity systems and mobile ID solutions

Module 3: Blockchain-Enabled Identity Solutions

Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and self-sovereign identity (SSI)

Blockchain for interoperability and cross-border identity systems

Enhancing transparency, security, and fraud prevention

Module 4: Risks, Challenges, and Regulatory Considerations

Privacy, ethics, and human rights concerns in digital identity

Data governance, consent, and access control

Regulatory frameworks and global standards

Module 5: Future of Digital Identity and Capstone Exercise

Emerging trends: AI, IoT, and identity in the metaverse

Building resilient digital identity ecosystems

Capstone exercise: Designing a blockchain-based identity strategy for governance