The United Nations and Blockchain Technology

Muedini Fait ()
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Muedini Fait: International Studies, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46208-3443, USA

New Global Studies, 2025, vol. 19, issue 1, 47-66

Abstract: In this essay, I discuss the United Nations and its activities as they pertain to the use of blockchain technology. I argue that while this technology is rather new, the United Nations has been open to using such technological innovations to better solve human rights challenges that include fighting to end child trafficking, better distributing food aid, and reducing carbon emissions. Finally, the essay discusses the future prospects for blockchain technology and the UN.

Keywords: blockchain technology; United Nations; human rights; international development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1515/ngs-2022-0048

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