Identification for Development: The Biometrics Revolution
Published By: Center for Global Development | Published Date: January, 28 , 2013This paper surveys 160 cases where biometric identification has been used for economic, political, and social purposes
in developing countries. About half of these cases have been supported by donors. Recognizing the need for more
rigorous assessments and more open data on performance, the paper draws some conclusions about identification and development and the use of biometric technology. Some cases suggest large returns to its use, with potential gains in inclusion, efficiency, and governance. In others, costly technology has been ineffective or, combined with the formalization of identity, has increased the risk of exclusion.
Author(s): Alan Gelb, Julia Clark | Posted on: Feb 15, 2013 | Views(960) | Download (1044)