Description of Session
Blockchain Technology enables distributed public ledgers that hold immutable data in a secure and encrypted way and ensure that transactions can never be altered. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are the most popular examples of blockchain usage, this “distributed ledger technology” (DLT) is finding a broad range of uses. Data storage, financial transactions, real estate, asset management and many more uses are being explored. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. This presentation will focus on how could Blockchain Technologies assist in faster attainment of the 17 SDGs with a focus on Health and Well-being (Goal #3). My experience as the lead author of two chapters on Blockchain for SDGs' attainment of the United Nations recent Whitepapers on Blockchain will be drawn for presenting this panel. The presentation will highlight a framework developed for implementing Blockchain-based projects in Global Public Health aimed at enhancing SDG 3 and for measuring impact according to SDG 3 targets and indicators. Use cases (beyond proof of concept) from 4 countries (Israel, Slovenia, UK and USA) targeting Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) will provide concrete examples for discussion.
