In an increasingly connected world, where digitalization permeates all aspects of our daily lives, a revolutionary concept emerges that redefines how we interact online: decentralized digital identity or self-sovereign identity (SSI). 

At CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – we are supporting the region's governments in adopting new digital technologies to enhance the delivery of public goods and services under principles of innovation, transparency, and efficiency.

In building this portfolio, SSI emerges as a technological innovation that promises to empower individuals by providing them with full control over their online identity while ensuring security, privacy, and interoperability.

It is our sincere hope that this publication inspires readers from all disciplines to contribute to the field of self-sovereign identity and digital governance, where CAF provides technical assistance to help forge a path toward a more human and equitable digital ecosystem.