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@GIZ_Lab

Agile implementor of digitalisation projects in the SDG context | Conceptual driver for digital and blockchain governance models

 Berlin, Germany
giz.de/blockchain
Joined February 2018
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Over the past months the colleagues from @GIZ_Lab and @RealSmartAfrica worked on policy recommendations for the application of #blockchain technology in Africa. Check it out and let me know your thoughts!
GIZ (@giz_gmbh) profile pictureGIZ@giz_gmbh26 Aug 2020
Together with @RealSmartAfrica we present use-cases for the application of #blockchains on the African continent and inform about policy choices that need to be made to take full societal advantage of distributed ledgers and related technologies: giz.de/blockchain
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What is blockchain? When to use it? What are the possible use cases? Excited to share the @UN_Innovation Network's 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻. You'll find definitions, decision tools and use cases from across the @UN. ✨atrium.uninnovation.network/…✨
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Sie wollen erfahren, wie digitale Zeugnisse fälschungssicher erstellt und nachprüfbar gemacht werden? Unter der Leitung von @helmutneh von @CIONRW haben wir dafür ein Konzept auf Basis der #Blockchain entwickelt! netzwerkdigitalenachweise.de… @zielwasser @bundesdruckerei @NExTNetz
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The coronavirus pandemic proves: we need a resilient, inclusive and capable internet infrastructure. Which digital policy responses exist? Which should we aim for? Let's crowdsource. Contribute, and please RT! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Call vs. Corona: Informationen im Sprachdialog kostenlos. Für Millionen Menschen ohne Internet. In lokalen Sprachen. Damit wir alle erreichen. Unser Pitchvideo für #WirvsCorona @zielwasser @Larsels @VisualOLogic @JoinViamo @giz_gmbh youtube.com/watch?v=6tFY2Tbk…
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As co-organizers of #ETHLagos, we re-affirm that this is part of the steps being taken to limit the spread and effects of COVID-19. The safety and health of our community is our primary focus. We are evaluating other formats and future dates with all stakeholders. Stay tuned!
ETHLagos (@EthLagos) profile pictureETHLagos@EthLagos18 Mar 2020
In light of WHO's declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic, many countries are prohibiting gatherings of 100+ people. Also, the Nigerian government has just issued travel restrictions into Nigeria due to COVID-19. #ETHLagos #Power2020
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📢📢📢 #WirvsVirus Hackathon der Bundesregierung Nutz Deine Zeit sinnvoll. Reich Herausforderungen ein, mobilisier Deine Freunde, arbeitet digital an Lösungen, die uns näher zusammenbringen. Sei dabei! Wir brauchen Deine Ideen & Fähigkeiten! wirvsvirushackathon.org/
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WFP launches HungerMap Live by Anna Gustilo Ong insight.wfp.org/wfp-launches…
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Who's joining @EthLagos? 🔹🔸🔹Africa’s first blockchain hackathon on sustainable development! 🔹🔸🔹 It will tackle #SDG7 "Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy". Read more here: medium.com/africa-blockchain… #SDGs #Agenda2030
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Medium article alert - #ETHLagos #BUIDLing decentralised energy solutions. #Power2020: medium.com/africa-blockchain… @GIZ_Lab @nesp_nigeria @IEEEorg @UN @followlasg @impacthublagos @ethereum @ETHGlobal @AfriBlockchain @BlockchainNGR @BlockchainKenya @BitcoinKE @blockchainug
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ETHLagos@EthLagos5 Feb 2020
Apply to hack at #ETHLagos! Click on ‘Become a Hacker’ button to get started @ ethlagos.io. #Power2020
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Hey #ethereum! Get your calendars ready for the most exciting #hackathons in 2020: 🇺🇸ETHDenver (February) @EthereumDenver 🇫🇷ETHParis (March) bit.ly/2MG2XVs 🇳🇬ETHLagos (March/April) @EthLagos 🇵🇹ETHLisbon (June) @eth_lisbon And of course all @ETHGlobal organized events:
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@ETHGlobal21 Dec 2019
👋 Hey @ethereum! 🎉 Get your calendars ready for the first 5 @ETHGlobal events of 2020: 🇬🇧 ETHLondon (March) @ethlondon 🗽 ETHNYC (May) @ethnewyork 🇰🇷 ETHSeoul (June) @ethseoul 🇮🇳 ETHIndia (Aug) @ethindiaco 🌐 ETHOnline (Q1) ethglobal.online ethglobal.co
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France will test central bank-issued digital currency in 2020. For more insight about central bank digital currencies (#CBDCs), read our report #Blockchain for Governments and Public Services, as always in our Reports section: eublockchainforum.eu/reports theblockcrypto.com/linked/49…
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GIZ@giz_gmbh29 Nov 2019
Blockchain is highly relevant to international cooperation. @GIZ_Blockchain pursues practical applications and new solutions for sustainable development via blockchain technology: giz.de/en/mediacenter/78035.…
Global Goals (@GlobalGoalsUN) profile pictureGlobal Goals
@GlobalGoalsUN28 Nov 2019
How to safeguard our online human rights was front and center at the #IGF2019 discussions today, focusing on the vital role of cybersecurity and a stable and resilient infrastructure for all. Trustworthy digital technologies are key tools in achieving our #GlobalGoals 🌏

IGF: Safety and Security

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The German crowd on interoperability for validation of educational credentials #edutech #blockchain @zielwasser – at Berlin, Germany
BiVD (@bivd_init) profile pictureBiVD@bivd_init25 Nov 2019
Heute trafen sich unter Leitung von @helmutneh von @CIONRW viele Fachkundige, um über die Ausstellung und Verifizierung von Zeugnissen zu diskutieren und auch Lösungen zu entwickeln. Es gibt viele Entwicklungen, Ziel ist zwischen diesen eine Interoperabilität herzustellen.
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UK's Financial Action Task Force @FATFNews published its draft guidance on #digitalidentity. Time to re-read our report #Blockchain and Digital Identity! eublockchainforum.eu/reports
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@CoinDesk4 Nov 2019
The Financial Action Task Force wants financial institutions to prepare for the global expansion of digital identification systems. Report by David Pan (@jp4874) ow.ly/2ZMX50x0Z2X @FATFNews
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Reminder: this Thursday we're doing an Ethereum meetup in Frankfurt! meetup.com/Ethereum-Frankfur… Great last minute addition: @theobtl from @GIZ_Blockchain will present (remotely) the @EthLagos hackathon happening early next year. Thank you so much for making the time!
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At #Convergence19 we will conduct a detailed examination of the new technologies that may offer powerful new tools to privacy-minded blockchain developers, and how corporates and startups might deploy these technologies in their solutions blockchainconvergence.com/ag…
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Next topic at #Fome2019 buzzword bingo (or buzzword check): what is #blockchain? And where can it help (or not) in international development and journalism? Uta Meier-Hahn (@zielwasser) of @giz_gmbh sheds light on the matter. More in photos. @dw_akademie #Fome19
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Replying to @zielwasser
@zielwasser shares a slide that includes multiple revenue / finance models for journalism and news media #FoME2019 / #Fome19 / #MediaDev
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