Title: Reconnoitering Biometric Management System and Funds Distribution to Refugees: Evidence from Parabek Refugees Settlement Camp in Uganda
Authors: Mark Kiiza, Augustine Balyebuga, Joseph Lubega, MGHWIRA, Daniel Elisha
Volume: 9
Issue: 8
Pages: 37-52
Publication Date: 2025/08/28
Abstract:
Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing concern about the Biometrics Management System and funds distribution to Refugees in Uganda empirical evidence from Parabek Settlement comp. The Biometrics Management System and Distribution of Refugee Monthly funds assistance rations in Parabek Refugee Settlement. To establish the distribution of Refugee Monthly funds assistance rations in parabek Refugee Settlement. To examine the de-duplication funds distribution of Refugee Monthly funds assistance rations in Parabek Refugee Settlement. In this study, a total number of 100 respondents were engaged into the study. The study adopted a parallel mixed methodology that enabled collection of both quantitative and qualitative data. A case research design was used, to enable in-depth data analysis and triangulation purposes. The study used survey, interview and focused group discussion in data collection. The SPSS and content data analysis were used. The findings revealed that registration, verification and de-duplication positively and significantly relate with the distribution of refugee monthly funds assistance rations in Parabek refugee settlement which rejects the null hypothesis. The dynamics approach helped the public as well as the NGO sectors to prepare and execute biometrics technology projects for the control of identity fraud, reducing beneficiaries missing funds assistance rations and reduced complaints. Biometrics technology has served as an appropriate tool for the authentication and maintenance of individual identities. Biometrics technology has helped to identify, authenticate, authorize, and enforce accountability of individuals. In inclusion distribution by use the technology have transformed how identity is credentialed in the distribution of refugee monthly funds assistance rations. The results of this investigation suggest that relevant action is required among these stakeholders to enable the extensive and successful adoption and the use of biometrics verification within the distribution of refugee monthly funds assistance rations in Parabek refugee settlement. This served as a model for effective distribution of funds refugees' settlements and the country as a whole. Recommendations: it will not be possible to adopt biometrics without significant and concerted efforts to inform and educate the stakeholders as well as the public. Workshops should be organized to educate people and raise awareness about the growing tendency of identity fraud and the function of biometrics technique as a control measure. Standard Operating Procedure need to be upgraded and should emanate from the ground. SOPs come from the top and there is also need for data cleaning as well as improve on network connectivity. Biometrics Identity Management System should be upgraded or improved to capture details of minors as well.