SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Europe and Central Asia and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at harnessing blockchain technology to accelerate progress toward meeting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and promoting financial inclusion worldwide.With this partnership, UNDP and SDF will aim to create scalable blockchain solutions that drive equitable economic growth and strengthen economic resilience in developing regions. The collaboration will harness the Stellar network and open-source tools to enhance access to digital financial services, facilitate transparent and efficient cross-border transactions, and provide more secure, low-cost digital payment solutions, including for humanitarian aid, remittances, and national cash transfer programmes. The partnership will focus on empowering underserved populations and fostering innovation in emerging economies through a series of joint pilots, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.Robert Pasicko, Project Manager of the Alternative Finance Lab at UNDP, remarked: "Our collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation is a pivotal step toward harnessing cutting-edge technology for sustainable development. With nearly 1 billion people worldwide using cryptocurrencies and digital wallets, the potential for these tools to drive meaningful change in the development and humanitarian sectors is immense. By merging UNDP's global expertise with Stellar network capabilities, we aim to create innovative solutions that transform lives and communities

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