On the eve of the 2025 elections, the government is accelerating the process of digitalization of public services. From now on, every citizen of voting age will have a biometric identity card. However, the task promises to be difficult with the country’s low electrification rate and the time remaining before D-Day..
For the purposes of transparency in elections, the government has undertaken a vast project to digitize civil status services. This was as part of the preparations for the 2010 elections. Most municipalities were equipped to produce biometric identity cards, but the project fizzled out.
One year before the 2025 elections and in the context of the new administrative division, the Minister of the Interior, Community Development and Public Safety has just relaunched the project to manufacture biometric identity cards. During this year, the entire Burundian population eligible to hold the national identity card will have this new biometric card. This is to avoid the lamentations of certain politicians after the elections, but also to comply with other countries in the region.
A non-falsifiable card
The ministry in charge of public security estimates that the biometric identity card will drastically reduce cases of crime. “ The criminals will be traced without difficulty, because some criminals hid their true origins by presenting false identity cards. The biometric card will also facilitate the movement of people who do not have passports through neighboring countries that are signatories to the regional conventions of libre circulation », We read on the website of the said ministry.
We dare to hope that the biometric identity card will correct certain anomalies and obscure practices of the administration. It is not uncommon to find identity cards in the hands of foreigners. A person could have more than one identity document. What is tricky is that two people with different identification ended up with the same identity document number. Some have had difficulty obtaining SIM cards from local telecom operators. A law to protect biometric identity cards is reportedly being developed. The project will be presented to the Council of Ministers for analysis and adoption in the coming months.
Convincing results
The government and its partners have already launched the pilot phase of this mega project in 11 pilot municipalities. These are Ruyigi, Bukinanyana, Kayanza, Bubanza, Gitega, Ngozi, Kirundo, Muyinga, Cankuzo, Rutana and Makamba.
During a lively public broadcast from Karusi on March 29, 2024, Pierre Nkurikiye, spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior, announced that activities to produce a biometric identity card are underway. He also added that after the ongoing population census until August this year, the data collected could be used to issue this biometric identity card to the people and the latter would be used in the 2025 elections.
It is important to point out that the national biometric identity card makes it possible to centralize two types of data: complete information on the holder and biometric data which does not change (fingerprints, eye color, biological data) and its economic identity, in particular the NIF, bank accounts, etc.
There is no shortage of challenges
The training of civil status agents in the handling of IT tools and mastering the techniques for manufacturing this biometric card remains a major concern for the government. However, the authorities want to reassure that efforts will be made to provide Burundians with a biometric identity card before the 2025 elections. A difficult bet to win given the time remaining before the electoral deadlines. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) projects voter registration towards the end of this year.
The countdown has started, but in the meantime the country lives to the rhythm of untimely power cuts. The best would be to create several registration points in each constituency but, with the slow internet connection and the relatively low electrification rate, the task promises to be difficult and complex.
Burundi Eco – A biometric identity card by 2025? – 2024-04-26 20:46:17
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Dealership Owners’ Views on Electric Vehicles
According to two Jersey City dealership owners interviewed by Fox News Digital, they remain skeptical about EVs being the sole vehicle choice for households.
Latest Crash Test Results for Small SUVs
Recent evaluations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that only 1 out of 10 small SUVs received a “good” rating in an updated crash test.
The IIHS announced a revision to its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address high-speed crashes and collisions involving motorcycles or large trucks.
Significance of Test Updates
The IIHS aims to reduce fatalities, injuries, and property damage from motor vehicle accidents through research and assessments. President David Harkey emphasized the importance of the latest test update in enhancing their programs.
Performance Ratings of Small SUVs
During the revised test, the Subaru Forester was the only small SUV to achieve a “good” rating, while the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 received acceptable ratings. On the other hand, the Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, and Jeep Compass earned marginal ratings, with the Chevrolet Equinox, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Volkswagen Taos rating poorly.
Enhanced Safety Technologies
The IIHS highlighted the effectiveness of automatic emergency braking in preventing front-to-rear collisions, with the new evaluation focusing on more severe crash scenarios. The organization emphasized the importance of addressing dangerous crash types that continue to occur.
Challenges in Crash Prevention
The original vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention evaluation had limitations in addressing high-speed crashes and collisions with motorcycles or large trucks. The IIHS noted that current safety systems are less effective in preventing such incidents compared to crashes involving other passenger vehicles.
Updated Test Parameters
The revised test included trials at higher speeds and involved different types of targets, reflecting a broader range of real-world crash scenarios. Even vehicles rated as “marginal” demonstrated improved performance compared to the previous evaluation standards.
Manufacturer Responses
Various automakers, including Ford, Stellantis, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors North America, and General Motors, emphasized their commitment to vehicle safety and continuous improvement based on feedback from organizations like the IIHS.
Conclusion
As the automotive industry evolves, manufacturers are adapting to new safety standards and technologies to enhance crash prevention and overall vehicle safety.
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Oil and Gasoline Prices to Increase Starting Tomorrow
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Bad news on Friday: published oil, gasoline-sol prices increase. Effective tomorrow, with a price increase of 40 satang/litre, all types of diesel fuel remain the same.
On April 26, 2024, news reports said that PTT Gas Station announced an increase in retail prices for all types of gasoline and gasohol of 40 satang / liter, effective on April 27, 2024, after 5:00 am onwards.
As a result, gasoline is 48.24 baht / liter, gasohol 91 remains the same at 39.28 baht / liter, gasohol 95 is 40.35 baht / liter, E20 is at 38.24 baht / liter, E85 is at 37.99 baht / liter on 48.04 baht/litre.
All types of diesel fuel remain the same, with B7 diesel at 30.94 baht/litre, B10 diesel at 30.94 baht/litre, B20 diesel at 30.94 baht/litre.
The B7 premium diesel is priced at 42.94 baht, the above retail price excluding Bangkok maintenance tax.
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