Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Read more about Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Advances in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant attention across the development sector, but they may open new avenues for integrity risks and corruption. SDCC and OAI are promoting a balance between the hype and the future potential of these solutions versus the risks of corruption. ADB's Chief of Digital Technology for Development, Mr. Thomas Abell, presented on significant integrity risks associated with blockchains and cryptocurrencies that are often overlooked in development programs.
Blockchain - Principal Applications and Regulatory Implications Read more about Blockchain - Principal Applications and Regulatory Implications Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) are separate fintech innovations that work well together. This presentation gives an overview of the two separate concepts and outlines their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Blockchain - Principal Applications and Regulatory Implications Read more about Blockchain - Principal Applications and Regulatory Implications Ross Buckley, KPMG Law — King & Wood Mallesons professor of disruptive innovation, delivered a presentation on blockchains and their advantages and disadvantages. Each of the principal financial applications of blockchain, and their regulatory implications were considered. Applications included cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, smart contracts, provenance registers, and initial coin offerings.
Modernizing Land Management Systems in Fiji Read more about Modernizing Land Management Systems in Fiji Land registry is integral to a country's asset management systems and serves as an indispensable tool for the market economy to work properly. This session described how ADB's Smart Systems Technical Assistance capitalized on data and technology to help Fiji modernize land administration systems, including the development of a blockchain prototype for leasing of customary lands.
Disruptive Technology: Revolutionizing Access to Finance by SMEs Read more about Disruptive Technology: Revolutionizing Access to Finance by SMEs Kaushal Jhalla presented on the emerging role of disruptive technologies, as well as challenges to adaptation at scale specifically around blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) and its implementation in pilots for creating increased access to finance for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Video: Health Care Read more about Video: Health Care This session video discusses how blockchain can facilitate the provision of quality and confidential health care.
Video: Self Sovereign Identity-Converging Forces, Challenges and Opportunities Read more about Video: Self Sovereign Identity-Converging Forces, Challenges and Opportunities This session video discusses self sovereign identity, a system for user control of personal information. It traces the roots of identity and how technology has changed its uses and application in various types of transactions.
Video: Blockchain Foundations Read more about Video: Blockchain Foundations This video provides a detailed description of Blockchain, a distributed database that contains blocks of timestamped transactions linked together in a continuous chain.
Blockchain at the Border: An Exploration Read more about Blockchain at the Border: An Exploration Can blockchain simplify the business environment for export? Can blockchain increase access to finance? Learn about the blockchain pilot project implemented by the World Bank for small- and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs in Viet Nam.
Bridie Ohlsson Keywords human behavior fundamental global industry agricultural research blockchain Read more about Bridie Ohlsson Bridie works with farmers, agribusinesses and financiers, building technology to increase liquidity and drive sustainable practices along supply chains. She seesdigital agriculture as critical in solving for the sustainability challenges of our generation. Sitting between industry and technical design, Bridie brings together government, technologists and agribusinesses to create solutions to the complex and embedded challenges in agri-supply chains.