Author: Paul Romer , Chief Economist, The World Bank

Quote Content: The (Aadhaar) system in India is the most sophisticated (ID system) that I've seen. It’s the basis for all kinds of connections that involve things like financial transactions. It could be good for the world if this became widely adopted. ...Other countries are also looking at similar programs, but research shows it's best to develop one standardized system so people can carry their IDs wherever they go in the world.