Published on the Global Forum on Migration and Development Web Portal (https://www.gfmd.org)
Date Shared:
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 14:30
Title:
Access to cash grants through iris scan technology
Countries and areas:
Jordan
Partner(s):
UNHCR
Thematic Area:
Civil society and the private sector
Tags:
Migration in the United Nations, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants
Summary:
In Jordan, UNHCR is using technology to provide refugees access to assistance,cash assistance using iris-scanning biometric technology and in cooperation with the local banks.
GFMD Source:
2016 GFMD Summit - RT 1.2 Connectivity and Migration
