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DOI: INTRODUCING A BIOMETRIC AGE-VERIFICATION SYSTEM: A NEW APPROACH TO CURBING AGE CHEATING IN CIVIL-SERVICE AND OTHER PROFESSIONS IN GHANA
Ishmael D. Kwadwo , Prof.Of Law Institute For Security, DisasterAnd Emergency Studies, GhanaAbstract
Age cheating is a widespread problem in many professions in Ghana, including civil-service, sports, and entertainment. This practice compromises the integrity of the affected professions and denies deserving candidates of opportunities. This paper proposes the introduction of a biometric age-verification system as a new approach to curbing age cheating. The proposed system will leverage biometric data such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans to verify the age of candidates. This paper presents the benefits of a biometric age-verification system, including increased accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. Furthermore, the paper discusses the potential challenges of implementing such a system and suggests ways to address them. Overall, the proposed biometric age-verification system is a promising solution to curb age cheating in civil-service and other professions in Ghana.
Keywords
Age cheating, , biometric age-verification system, civil-service
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