Achieving Harmonization of a Biometric ID Management Framework across APEC Economies: Practical Guidebook and Roadmap

The guidebook is proposed as a reference for APEC economies planning, implementing, or expanding the use of biometric identification solutions in cross-border travel. The guidebook sets a recommended end-state vision and includes implementation stages and key success factors for consideration. However, it should be noted that implementations by different stakeholders and in different economies will also depend on unique factors that are context-specific (e.g., public acceptance of the biometric ID concept, and existing policies). Key topics in the report are:

• Biometric ID management framework
• Guidance for an implementation roadmap
• Key success factors
• Biometric identification management applications in aviation
• Key benefits and common types of biometric ID
• Case studies