OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism

United Nations–Internet Governance Forum Establishes a Blockchain Standards Group

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
IGF, Internet, United Nations, Public policy, Assurance, GBA, OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism, Cryptocurrency

Each year the United Nations convenes a meeting of the IGF, a global multi-stakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet.

Key Points: 
  • Each year the United Nations convenes a meeting of the IGF, a global multi-stakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet.
  • The IGF is comprised of Dynamic Coalitions that perform inter-sessional work throughout the year to provide analysis on specific digital topics and implement recommendations from the annual IGF meetings.
  • This year, the UN-IGF has approved a proposal to establish a Dynamic Coalition for Blockchain Standards and Assurance led by Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer, UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), and Mr. Gerard Dache, Executive Director, Government Blockchain Association (GBA).
  • The group will be developing general and industry specific blockchain standards for domains including:

Blockchain-Based App Wins UN Secretary-General's Innovation & Sustainability Award

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Monday, July 25, 2022
Time, Food and Agriculture Organization, CIO, GBA, First Nations in Ontario, United Nations, Food, World Food Programme, Smartphone, Public key certificate, OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism, COVID-19, Volunteering, UN, DCE, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

This app allows retirees to use their smartphone, tablet, or another personal device to submit an electronic certificate of eligibility instead of a paper-based submission.

Key Points: 
  • This app allows retirees to use their smartphone, tablet, or another personal device to submit an electronic certificate of eligibility instead of a paper-based submission.
  • The DCE uses cutting-edge biometric/facial recognition, blockchain, and global positioning technologies to track the eligibility of retirees.
  • For that reason, the United Nations has selected the DCE as the winner of the Secretary-General Award for innovation and sustainability.
  • For more information about the DCE and the award, go to the UNJSPF Digital Certificate of Entitlement page (bit.ly/3PzmpSu).