UNDP’s new Blockchain Academy will train governments in crypto
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will launch a “Government Blockchain Academy” next year to train governments on using blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and other digital tools to support growth and reduce poverty.
The UNDP said on Monday that it will work with the Exponential Science Foundation, a nonprofit that supports blockchain and AI, to create and launch the academy.
UNDP launches blockchain academy to guide governments
UNDP said many governments use blockchain and AI technologies on a small scale, but lack the skills, knowledge, and structure to implement them in real programs that improve services for citizens. The agency wants to help policymakers deal with gaps in digital infrastructure and…