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UNDP to Launch Government Blockchain Academy in Partnership with Exponential Science Foundation

UNDP to Launch Government Blockchain Academy in Partnership with Exponential Science Foundation

According to the UNDP, the Government Blockchain Academy will launch in 2025 and begin country programs in 2026, aiming to accelerate blockchain and AI adoption in public sector governance worldwide.

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The statement is directly confirmed by numerous credible sources, including official announcements from the UNDP (Evidence 1, 2, 6) and the Exponential Science Foundation (Evidence 7, 11). Multiple press releases and news outlets (Evidence 3, 5, 8, 14) consistently corroborate the partnership and the plan to launch the 'Government Blockchain Academy'.
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Summary

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Exponential Science Foundation officially announced the creation of the Government Blockchain Academy, which will support governments in adopting blockchain, cryptocurrency tools, and artificial intelligence. The academy will launch at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on October 1–2, 2025, with country programs beginning in 2026 after preparatory work in 2025. It will provide training, workshops, online courses, and leadership forums tailored to public sector officials, aiming to address development challenges in finance, governance, supply chains, climate action, and digital identity. According to UNDP Innovation Team Leader Irena Cerovic, the academy will help governments transition from experimentation to implementation. Paolo Tasca of Exponential Science described it as a framework to equip governments with the tools and talent required for digital transformation.

Terms & Concepts
  • Blockchain: A decentralized digital ledger technology that securely records transactions across a network of computers, ensuring transparency and tamper resistance.
  • Digital Identity: An electronic representation of an individual or organization’s identity, which can be secured and verified using blockchain to improve access to services and ensure accountability.
  • Cryptocurrency: A form of digital currency secured by cryptography, operating on decentralized blockchain networks without reliance on a central authority.