Alan Gelb, Anna Diofasi

Broschiertes Buch

Identification Revolution

Can Digital Id Be Harnessed for Development?

Beschreibung

Recent advances in the reach and technological sophistication of identification systems have been nothing less than revolutionary. Identification Revolution: Achieving Sustainable Development in the Digital Age offers a balanced perspective on this new area, covering both the benefits and the risks of the identification revolution, as well as pinpointing opportunities to mitigate risks.

Autor

Alan Gelb is a senior fellow and director of studies at the Center for Global Development, where he specializes in the development applications of biometric ID technology, aid and development outcomes, and the special development challenges of resource-rich countries. He was previously Director of Development Policy at the World Bank and Chief Economist for the Bank's Africa Region. Anna Diofasi Metz is a researcher at the Center for Global Development. Her recent research includes the use of biometric ID technology in elections and financing for global public goods. Alan Gelb is a senior fellow and director of studies at the Center for Global Development, where he specializes in the development applications of biometric ID technology, aid and development outcomes, and the special development challenges of resource-rich countries. He was previously director of development policy at the World Bank and chief economist for the Bank's Africa Region. Anna Diofasi Metz is a consultant with the World Bank's Identification for Development (ID4D) initiative and a former policy analyst at the Center for Global Development. Her recent research includes the use of biometric ID technology in elections and financing for global public goods.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Center for Global Development
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9781944691035
• ISBN-10: 1944691030
• Artikelnr.: 47645489