Cash at Your Fingertips: Biometric Technology for Transfers in Resource-Rich Countries
Resources - Author: Alan Gelb, Caroline Decker / Year: 2013
Cash transfers are often a good way for developing countries to address economic and social problems. They are less expensive than directly providing goods and services and allow recipients the flexibility to spend on what they need the most, but for many developing countries, the technical requirements for large-scale...
Read MoreIdentification for Development: The Biometrics Revolution
Resources - Author: Alan Gelb, Julia Clark / Year: 2013
This 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...
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