Biometric Technology in Rural Credit Markets: The Case of Malawi

Biometric Technology in Rural Credit Markets: The Case of Malawi

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Identity theft is a common crime the world over. In developing countries, the damage caused by identity theft and identity fraud goes far beyond the individual victim, however, and ultimately creates a direct impediment to progress, particularly in credit markets. Recent research reveals that biometric technology can help reduce these problems.

May 01, 2010