Global Registry Information Directory
The Global Registry Information Directory (GRID) adds value to the work of Authoritative Registrars, reduces global trade risks and increases supply chain trustworthiness and transparency.
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Adding Value to Existing Authorities
Amplifying the legal, reputational and operational trust and reach of existing authoritative registrars.
Reducing Fakes and Fraud
Verifiable proof of authoritative registrations to benefit legal trade participants and shut out fakes and frauds.
Enabling Access and Competition
Trustworthy registrations enable access to Trade Finance and global markets for new entrants.
Enabling Authoritative Registry Verification
The GRID is a UN curated and member maintained list of the authoritative registrars of participating UN Member States. For supply chain participants, border control, regulatory compliance and trade verification, it answers the question: "Who is the authoritative registrar for this in country X?"
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Documentation Sections
Explore the GRID project, its deliverables and pilots, project governance, public review guidance, and downloadable materials.
About the GRID and DIAs
Learn why the Global Registry Information Directory is needed, how it supports trusted trade, and how Digital Identity Anchors fit in.
Read more →Deliverable Documents
Explore the project deliverables covering the economic argument, legal governance, registrar data, DIA structures, and implementation guidance.
Read more →Pilots
Find pilot design and participation guidance, a business case template, and the sandbox used to test the GRID approach.
Read more →Project Governance
Review the project brief, Open Development Process, ways of working, participation information, and meeting records.
Read more →Public Review Guide
See what to focus on when reviewing the Stage 4 drafts and how to submit clear, structured feedback to the project team.
Read more →Project Downloads
Download available project documents as PDFs and access presentation materials from the project repository.
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