UNDP and Exponential Science Launch Global Government Blockchain Academy

Quick Breakdown:

• The UNDP and Exponential Science launched the Government Blockchain Academy to help governments adopt blockchain and AI for public services.
• The Academy focuses on five areas: digital finance, governance, supply chains, climate resilience, and digital identity.
• The initiative will debut at TOKEN2049 Singapore, setting a global standard for inclusive and accountable digital governance.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined forces with Exponential Science to launch the Government Blockchain Academy, a global initiative aimed at equipping governments with blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to drive innovation in public services. The initiative will officially be unveiled at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on October 1–2, 2025, alongside a closed-door roundtable with protocol developers and infrastructure providers to build support for the project.

UNDP & Exponential Science Unveil Government Blockchain Academy to Drive Public Sector Innovation

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Blockchain for governance and inclusion

The Academy is structured around five core areas: inclusive digital finance, transparent governance, supply chain integrity, climate resilience, and digital identity. Together, these focus points aim to reshape public sector systems by improving accountability, reducing inefficiencies, and expanding access to essential services.

Inclusive digital finance will deliver secure and accessible payment systems, while blockchain-enabled governance will help tackle corruption through tamper-proof records. Supply chain transparency will strengthen procurement processes, climate-focused applications will ensure accountability in climate finance and carbon tracking, and digital identity will provide citizens with trusted credentials to unlock public services.

Setting standards for global adoption

The partnership marks a significant step in positioning blockchain within global policy frameworks. By aligning blockchain with AI and other transformative technologies, the Academy is expected to become a reference model for digital governance worldwide. UNDP views the initiative as an extension of its mission to promote sustainable development and enhance trust in public institutions.

The upcoming launch in Singapore is set to spark new collaborations between policymakers and technology leaders, reinforcing blockchain’s role in shaping the future of cross-border governance and digital transformation.

Beyond governance, the UNDP is also studying how cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and stablecoins could advance financial inclusion and human development in underserved regions. In a recent blog post, Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, emphasized the need for careful research into how digital assets can promote both economic growth and social progress.