Humanitarian Blockchain Summit

The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) prepares current and future aid workers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in times of humanitarian crisis and disaster. Our courses are borne of an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines academic theory with the practical experience of seasoned humanitarian professionals.

Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs

The Humanitarian Blockchain Summit will bring together technology experts, scholars, and humanitarian practitioners for dynamic discussions about the future of blockchain technology in humanitarian operations and in pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 
Blockchain technology holds great potential for improving these operations—whether it’s used to transfer cash to disaster victims, coordinate the delivery of supplies, streamline humanitarian financing, or make humanitarian projects more gender-inclusive. 
The summit is designed for those interested in using blockchain for tangible humanitarian impact. Breakout sessions focused on overcoming challenges to using blockchain, as well as identifying the best ways to develop humanitarian-friendly blockchain platforms, among other topics. The sessions also included collaborative exercises and presentations about how some organizations use blockchain.
 
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The goal of the event is for participants to recommend policies for using blockchain in specific humanitarian interventions through:
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Sharing lessons learned and experiences emerging from the early days of implementation of blockchains initiatives for humanitarian action;
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Increasing awareness about the variety of platforms and protocols currently being implemented, and their unique specificities;
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Exploring the ethical adoption of humanitarian blockchains solutions in response to technical, legal, and governance challenges facing the humanitarian sector;
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Bringing together experts from across sectors to foster new partnerships, encourage technical collaboration, and explore non-traditional funding sources;
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Curating existing open-source tools used in humanitarian blockchains services; and
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Building a digital community of developers interested in impacting humanitarian action.
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<H6 CLASS="label-primary">CORE PARTNERS</H6>
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<A HREF="https://www.fordham.edu/info/23454/institute_of_international_humanitarian_affairs" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs</A>
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<A HREF="https://www.ibm.com/blogs/citizen-ibm/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IBM</A>
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<A HREF="https://www.fordham.edu/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fordham University</A>
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<A HREF="http://www.nrc.no/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Norwegian Refugee Council</A>
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<A HREF="https://www.unops.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNOPS</A>
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<A HREF="http://www.cihc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation</A>
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 A comprehensive agenda will be available soon. Please visit the <A HREF="https://medium.com/humanitarianpulse/second-humanitarian-blockchain-summit-to-take-place-at-fordham-university-bfead2952857" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IIHA blog</A> for more information.

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