This study aims to explore how eID is being rolled out in smaller societies and the barriers and solutions to doing so in an inclusive manner. The report is based on extensive desk research and in-depth fieldwork conducted in the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland in 2024.

The study highlights the specific challenges small societies face when adopting eID schemes in a way that ensures and promotes inclusivity. It draws on these findings to present several key takeaways for an inclusive eID rollout, emphasising the importance of digital inclusion as a starting point in the design and implementation of eID schemes.