Technology·Singapore·2017

Singapore Smart Nation NDI and APEX

Singapore National Digital Identity (Singpass) and API Exchange (APEX)

500+ services

Headline outcome

Challenge

Integrating siloed legacy government systems; Ensuring data privacy and security for millions of users; Encouraging adoption among the aging population

Solution

Singapore's GovTech successfully implemented a national digital identity (Singpass) and data-sharing platform (APEX), digitizing government services to drive efficiency and economic growth under the Smart Nation initiative.

Outcomes

Access to digital services: 500+ services (2024); Government and commercial entities connected: 180+ entities (2024)

Expert Insights

Foundational DPI is essential for digital government; Public-private collaboration drives service innovation; User-centric design increases service uptake

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Impact level

High

Details

SectorTechnology
CountrySingapore
Year2017

Verification

Verified

Added Oct 7, 2026

Contact

Singapore National Digital Identity (Singpass) and API Exchange (APEX)

Cite this case

Singapore National Digital Identity (Singpass) and API Exchange (APEX). (2017). Singapore National Digital Identity (Singpass) and API Exchange (APEX). CaseFinder.co. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://casefinder.co/cases/Singapore_Smart_Nation_NDI_and_APEX.