Please find the online session link herehttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85016912068?pwd=aklwNTZkMUt2UzZrWjRGY3l5ZzFTUT09If Africa and Europe want to meet their sustainability objectives in time, the game needs to change. This would be the purpose of the proposed Africa-EU Blockchain Partnership. The digital age brings about “disruptors” and “game changers” which themselves give rise to “innovations” in particular in terms of transparency and trust, efficient use of public funds and contracts management. There are numerous reports showing the benefits that can be gained by States, both donors and recipients, business, civil society.: GIZ, FAO, BiP, WEF, WTO, UNCTAD etc. and initiatives as from OECD, KfW, PositiveBlockchain, Blockchain for Good. An Africa-EU Blockchain Partnership would be a source of many innovations in supply chains as food, textile, minerals. It would open new avenues to secure funding for biodiversity This initiative should also be seen in relation with the UN Convention on Corruption, the role of Commodity Traders of strategic natural resources (oil, metals, grains) , Human Rights and modern slavery. “Impact Investing”, “Inclusive Capitalism”, “Inclusive and Sustainable Finance” initiatives.
Such Africa-EU Blockchain Partnership agreement would be the first international partnership of a new generation in the digital age , the type of which the IFC is looking for , where technology is used to foster ethical and equitable advancement, build trust and mutual understanding to address disparities and promote public good, transform society to become more just, prosperous and resilient1.
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