On the surface, this policy shift signals progress. A ten-year validity period for ID cards is a practical and cost-effective decision. If properly implemented, the training component can help develop local technical know-how, ensure data sovereignty, and build institutional confidence. Transparency in the contract terms is also crucial, as the national ID system involves sensitive personal data that must be protected with the highest standards of security and accountability. A ten-year ID should not come with ten years of dependence.