In 2023, Aratek Biometrics collaborated with Laxton Group. and Neurotechnology to implement a Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system for Liberia's general elections. By deploying FBI FAP 45 certified Aratek A800 fingerprint scanners as part of the biometric voter registration kits, we significantly improved fingerprint data capture quality, enhanced security, and streamlined the whole process, resulting in the successful registration of nearly 2.5 million eligible voters across 2,080 centers.
In the endeavor to introduce a Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system for Liberia's 2023 general elections, The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC) faced a series of formidable challenges, each presenting unique obstacles to the successful implementation of this critical electoral process:
1.Logistical hurdles: Delivering BVR kits to various counties, including areas with inadequate road infrastructure like Grand Bassa County, electoral District 5, posed substantial challenges.
2.Tight timeframe: The compressed registration period from March 20, 2023, to May 11, 2023, demanded swift execution, both in preparation and registration.
3.Environmental conditions: Liberia's challenging environmental conditions, with an average annual relative humidity of 80.7%, raised concerns about equipment reliability.
4.Data quality and security: Ensuring biometric data quality and security while preventing fraudulent registrations required stringent security measures and meticulous attention to detail.
5.Integration of components: Successful integration of hardware, software, and training was vital vital for the BVR system's success within the tight timeline.
FBI FAP 45 Certified Dual Fingerprint Scanner
Aratek Biometrics played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system for Liberia's 2023 general elections. In close collaboration with esteemed partners Laxton Group. and Neurotechnology, Aratek supplied the robust FBI FAP 45-certified A800 fingerprint scanners to enhance the biometric voter registration kits used for capturing the thumbprints of citizens, despite the challenging environmental conditions in Liberia, where the average annual relative humidity hovers around 80.7%.
These compact yet robust scanners, designed to withstand dust and water with their IP65-rated enclosure, ensured that the BVR process was not hindered by adverse weather conditions. The scanners' capacity to work flawlessly with dry, moist, or rough fingers played a pivotal role in preventing spoofing attempts and securing the integrity of voter registration data. Aratek's contribution, as part of the biometric registration kits provided by our partners, significantly bolstered the BVR exercise, supporting the successful conduct of Liberia's post-war general elections in 2023.
The A800 scanners, with FBI FAP 45 certification, ensured top-notch thumbprint captures, enhancing data quality during voter registration.
Even in challenging conditions like Liberia's high humidity, the A800 scanners maintained consistent and dependable operation.
The A800's adaptability to various finger conditions enabled swift and accurate thumbprint capture, enhancing efficiency across 2,080 registration centers.