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ESSAYS
November 07, 2014
Pakistan is a leader in the application of identification systems and technology to a range of development issues. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan has become a central player in a number of program areas and has been internationally recognized for its expertise, ...
Blog Post
September 23, 2014
With the threat of antimicrobial resistance on the rise, we are heartened by President Barack Obama’s recent executive order that outlines a national strategy to combat drug resistance, including creation of an inter-agency task force to implement and monitor the plan. The ...
POLICY MEMOS AND OPEN LETTERS
April 03, 2014
The US has an untapped opportunity to offer global leadership against drug resistance through the major global health programs it already supports, namely PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and the Presidents Malaria Imitative. In this memo, Victoria Fan and Amanda Glassman highlight considerations for Congre...
Blog Post
March 06, 2014
Despite the continuing controversy over India’s Unique Identification Program, also known as Aadhaar, it is making remarkable strides. With more than 500 million people now enrolled, the program will soon pass its midway point. But enrolment isn’t uniform throughout the country.
Blog Post
February 25, 2014
Anyone doubting the speed of innovation in biometric ID should attend a conference on Identification. A major conference, Connect:ID, is taking place March 17-20 in Washington shortly after the 2014 Winter Biometrics Summit, March 3 – 6 in Miami. I recently participated i...
Blog Post
February 25, 2014
What role can biometrics play in aiding development? My guest this week, senior fellow Alan Gelb, explains why new biometric identification technologies may be the key to radically expanding the social, political, and commercial opportunities for people in the developing world. Biometrics, he s...