The case for biometric passports in emerging markets
James Ram, Mallika Gadepalli · Biometric Technology Today · 2007
Since 9/11, the global security landscape has changed. The increased threat of terrorism and the universal problem of identity theft and fraud have forced governments to make a concerted effort to improve the security of their national borders. A major tool in their arsenal is the introduction of ePassports and ID cards that include biometric identifiers.