The following article about Ghana isn't about biometrics but it provides some of the context in which Friday's biometric (registration and verification) elections will occur this Friday.
Biometrics have helped put rigorous ID management systems within the reach of organizations that couldn't obtain them before.
Coup era over, Ghana showcases African democracy (Las Vegas Sun)
"The reason Ghanaians are so drawn to democracy," analyst Jonah said, "is because they have seen that democracy in Western countries has brought a very high level of development, and they want to be like America, they want to be like Britain."
He said that if the rulers can deliver the services the people need, "Then people will say, `OK, democracy isn't just every four years selecting people. Democracy also brings development.'"
