Challenges for SDGs Target 16.9 by Neonate Fingerprint Identification Technology

Abstract

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the resolution “Transforming our world<mi>:<mi>the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, which defined “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” SDGs consists of 17 goals and 169 targets, One of the action plans is listed at “Goal 16 Target 16.9,” which clearly stares “By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.” This target is aimed at establishing a society that provides various public services. A fingerprint identification technology is considered as one of the technologies that can contribute to achieving a reliable civil registration and management system. National ID systems utilizing fingerprint identification technology are currently installed into many countries. However, the fact of the matter is that many national ID systems do not include newborn children, infants, or young children less than 5 years of age within their target age range. In this report, research on expanding the capability of fingerprint identification technology to include neonates soon after delivery in order to realize SDGs Target 16.9 is descrived.