“Legal identity” and biometric identification in Africa
Manby, B.
(2018).
“Legal identity” and biometric identification in Africa.
Newsletter of the American Political Science Association’s Organized Section on Migration and Citizenship,
6(2), 54-60.
(2018).
“Legal identity” and biometric identification in Africa.
Newsletter of the American Political Science Association’s Organized Section on Migration and Citizenship,
6(2), 54-60.
There is near-universal consensus on the importance of “legal identity” as a foundation for economic development and respect for rights. But insufficient attention is paid to the risks attendant on a drive to roll out biometric identification systems in fulfilment of this promise.