Project

Introduction of Blockchain in Public Service Delivery in Uzbekistan

Enhance quality of life in rural areas by improving public service access and governance transparency using blockchain, emphasizing citizen involvement in local decisions.

Date Published
20 Nov 2020
Expected Start Date
20 Nov 2020
Expected End Date
31 Dec 2021
Project Type
Research and Capacity Development
Project Status
Completed

The overall goal of the project is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable sectors of the population in rural areas – such as women, youth and children, the elderly and people with disabilities – by enhancing their access to public services, and the quality of their provision. Equally, the project aims to strengthen citizen participation in the decision-making processes at the local level and increase their access to information, effectively increasing the transparency of the local governance system. In the context of this project, UNU-EGOV will produce a policy paper on how to introduce blockchain technologies to public service delivery.

Activities

  • Explore the opportunities for distributed ledger technologies in the transformation of selected public services, to be provided in pilot regions, for ensuring integrity, trust and transparency of service-related data and associated transactions.

  • Provide real-life insights into the viability of such technologies, as well as identify the legal and policy implications of rolling out distributed-ledger technologies in the country.     

Deliverables

D1. Report of research on preparing a new approach for Uzbekistan to apply blockchain technology in the public service delivery system.
D2. Consultation process with key stakeholders.
D3. Final policy paper on the opportunities for distributed ledger technologies in the transformation of selected public services.