Providing verifiable identity to those who need it most
ID PASS is an open-source initiative that develops practical digital identity tools to support trusted, inclusive, and accountable public service delivery.
ID PASS is hosted by ACN, the Association for Digital Cooperation, a French non-profit organization that works with governments and partners to strengthen and scale digital systems for effective public service delivery.
Through ID PASS, ACN contributes open-source digital public infrastructure building blocks that can be adapted, reused, and integrated into broader public sector and humanitarian systems.
Our story
ID PASS was created to address a persistent challenge: many people still lack access to forms of identity that are trusted, verifiable, and usable in real-world service environments.
Drawing on practical implementation experience, ID PASS focuses on tools that can be deployed in low-connectivity and resource-constrained contexts. We see identity not as a standalone technology problem, but as part of a broader public service ecosystem that must support enrollment, verification, service access, and accountable program operations.
Our approach
Our approach is to build tools that are practical to deploy, adaptable to different operational models, and usable across both field and administrative contexts.
We believe digital identity tools should be open, extensible, and interoperable. They should support trusted verification and accountable operations while remaining flexible enough to integrate with broader beneficiary management, social protection, health, and service delivery systems.
Our goal is to contribute to stronger digital ecosystems by developing tools that can function as part of larger public sector and humanitarian service architectures, particularly as countries strengthen their Digital Public Infrastructure.
Guiding principles
Commitment to open source
We are committed to open-source development, with clear licensing and accountable stewardship.
Reusability across countries
We design for reuse across institutions, countries, and programs.
Interoperability by design
We use open standards and well-defined interfaces to support integration with other systems.
Reliability and maintainability
We prioritize well-structured, maintainable products supported by clear documentation.
Local ownership
We believe sustainable digital transformation depends on local ownership, institutional capacity, and long-term stewardship.
Open source commitment
ID PASS is committed to open source principles. Our tools are freely available for governments, implementers, and partners to deploy, adapt, and extend according to their operational needs.
We believe open standards and open-source technologies are critical for collaboration, resource optimization, innovation, and long-term sustainability in digital identity and public service systems.