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Zawya
06-08-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Member States and West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) participating Countries Validate Regional Strategies to Strengthen Identity Systems Interoperability and Stakeholder Engagement
The ECOWAS Commission and the World Bank, through the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) programme, convened a regional validation workshop from 24 to 27 June 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The workshop brought together foundational identity (fID) agencies and functional service providers from WURI participating countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and Togo), alongside representatives from ECOWAS Member States, to review and validate two strategic documents: the Stakeholders Assessment, Engagement and Management Strategy, and the Foundational Identification Systems Interoperability and Mutual Recognition of ID Credentials Strategy. The aim of the Stakeholders Strategy is to ascertain the broad spectrum of actors in the foundational and functional ID ecosystems in the countries while the Interoperability Strategy aims to support the countries to make informed decision in the formulation, harmonisation and adoption of a common position on the f ID systems interoperability and mutual recognition of f ID credentials agenda. The latter equally seeks to guide the WURI participating countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and Togo) on the right steps towards the realisation of the programme success. Delivering the keynote address, Ghana's Minister of the Interior, Honourable Mubarak MOHAMMED-MUNTAKA, emphasized the profound importance of identity, not merely as legal recognition but as a fundamental human right and an enabler of access to services, social protection, security, economic inclusion, and regional integration. He praised the WURI initiative as a vital opportunity to ensure that 'everyone counts'. ' WURI represents our collective aspiration for a more inclusive and connected West Africa, where everyone counts,' he stated. Mr. Emil Tesliuc, Senior Economist and Social Protection Specialist/WURI Regional Task Team Leader of the World Bank urged all participants to reflect on the significance of WURI's development agenda of fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals target 16.9 – 'to provide legal identity for all, including birth registration' – by 2030, and its transformative potential in the West African region in creating a seamless, interoperable ID system that will serve as a tool for inclusion, regional integration and development, whilst mitigating the negative effects of the use of multiple single-use functional ID credentials for service delivery – the effect of which is disproportionately borne by the poor and marginalised population. The Chairperson of the Coordination Committee and WURI Project Coordinator of Niger, Mr. Abdourazakhe ABANI on his part, stressed the importance of preserving the principles of integration which are essential and indispensable to the survival of African nations and urged everyone to participate actively in the workshop as it is helping to put in place instruments that will enable millions of citizens living in our common space to access basic services offered by public and private providers in each country and on a cross-border scale. Speaking on behalf of H.E. Mrs Massandje TOURÉ-LITSE, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mr. Albert SIAW-BOATENG, Director of Free Movement of Persons and Migration, stated: ' The Strategies were developed in such a manner that the accomplishments in the WURI participating countries are not infringed upon and they are coming to fruition at a time countries across the region are digitising their ID systems for improved service delivery, free mobility of persons, and regional integration '. He also expressed hope that the strategies would be utilised in a such a manner that WURI is beneficial to all – the people, the governments and businesses. The Strategies were developed in collaboration and coordination with the lead ID agencies in the region, including Burkina Faso and Niger and are expected to guide long-term digital transformation efforts in the identity and service delivery space. The workshop featured stimulating deliberations which resulted in concrete recommendations amongst which include for the region to advance its digitisation agenda particularly that its benefits outweighs the risks and for ECOWAS and WURI participating countries to adopt a progressive approach to the deployment of interoperability due to the varying levels of development of countries' f ID systems and of maturity of their digital economy ecosystems. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
GMA Network
25-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
UPHSD included in 2025 WURI university rankings
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Las Piñas campus has been ranked 139th among the Global Top Innovative Universities of the prestigious World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) in 2025. The university was ranked in key global categories, placing 8th among the top 100 in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Trends, 22nd among the top 100 in Infrastructure and Technologies, and 24th among the top 100 in Visionary Leadership. According to WURI's website, 1253 institutions from 87 countries participated in the rankings for 2025. Innovative programs are submitted by higher education institutions to WURI. These are evaluated through a blind review process and sent to an evaluation board. Last month, UPHSD also earned a spot in another prestigious education ranking system, the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. 'Our rankings are a testament to our efforts at innovation in education with an eye towards quality, excellence and leadership for the future,' said UPSHD president Anthony M. Tamayo. 'These are milestones come just as we are celebrating our 50th founding anniversary this year. These achievements will definitely inspire us in our mission to contribute to nation-building.' WURI assesses the programs and initiatives of higher education institutions in terms of real contributions to society and industry. According to its website, WURI uses 16 categories which 'encompass innovation targets and methods, offering a comprehensive measure of institutions' creative contributions to societal advancement." The ranking aims to "spotlight higher education institutions that excel in these innovative approaches, thereby inspiring advancements across the academic and societal landscape.'
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Christ ranked 101 in World University Rankings for Innovation
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has been ranked 101st in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025. This marks a shift from its previous ranking of 172 in 2024. WURI, which evaluates creative and innovative approaches in higher education, assessed 1,253 universities from 87 countries, with 4,866 proposals submitted across key thematic areas. In addition to the global ranking, CHRIST University received top 10 positions in three specific categories. It was ranked 4th in Student Support and Engagement, 5th in Entrepreneurial Spirit, and 9th in Technology Development and Application. Dr. Fr. Jose C.C., Vice Chancellor of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), commented on the ranking and reiterated the university's focus on innovation, service, and scholarship.
