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1/ Very interesting article about the clash between traditional and government identity in Tanzania. thecitizen.co.tz/magazine/sound…
It highlights many of the problems you will see imposing European Identity systems in very different cultures. Including initiatives like #ID4D
It highlights many of the problems you will see imposing European Identity systems in very different cultures. Including initiatives like #ID4D
2/ Notice that the traditional identity system like most in Africa is quite dynamic and nuanced.
You see mentions of tribal affiliation, clans, family relationships, and geographical origin. Some people want to disclose these relationships and some don't.
You see mentions of tribal affiliation, clans, family relationships, and geographical origin. Some people want to disclose these relationships and some don't.
3/ There is a noted frustration in the tone of the government officials who just want people to use the colonially imposed naming system of first-, middle-, and surname that can easily fit into their government registration systems.
