Key Points:

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• The Government Blockchain Academy is designed to educate public sector officials on both the benefits and risks of blockchain.
• It will cover five main areas: inclusive digital finance; transparent governance; supply chain integrity; climate resilience; and verifiable digital identities.
• Curriculum design and stakeholder engagement will begin in 2025; the first country‐level programs are expected in 2026.
• The Academy will use a mix of in-person workshops, online modules, leadership forums, tailored resources, expert guidance, and incubation support.
• Paolo Tasca (Executive Chairman of Exponential Science) is quoted saying that this is “not just an educational initiative. It’s a collective blueprint for public innovation,” stressing the broader aim of enabling governments to handle the coming wave of digital transformation.
• The push is positioned against a backdrop of growing global crypto adoption, both among individuals and institutions, heightening the urgency for government literacy in crypto and blockchain.

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