Why is this important
Civil servants will gain practical skills in working with new technologies. Blockchain will strengthen transparency and the fight against corruption. The project will accelerate the implementation of digital solutions in finance, ecology, and public services.
Key facts
- On September 15, UNDP announced the launch of the academy;
- work direction — finance, public administration, public procurement, climate and digital identity;
- training includes workshops, online courses, and joint projects with experts;
- state teams will go through a full cycle — from case selection to launching solutions;
- The official presentation will take place in October at TOKEN2049 in Singapore.
What they say
“The Academy will help countries move from experiments to the real implementation of innovations”, — Irene Cerovic, UNDP.
“This is not just training, but an action plan for digital transformation”, — says Paolo Tasca, Exponential Science.
Context
The UN is actively promoting GovTech and fintech projects worldwide. Blockchain Academy will become a global hub where governments can test digital solutions and adapt them to their tasks.
