UN agency moves Stellar blockchain payment initiative beyond pilot stage

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UN agency moves Stellar blockchain payment initiative beyond pilot stage

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The UN Development Programme is expanding its Stellar blockchain payment initiative beyond the pilot stage, having successfully implemented it in five countries. These pilots have shown significant cost savings and improved resilience, which will now inform wider adoption across its humanitarian and development programs, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in global aid delivery operations.

The UN Development Programme said blockchain payment pilots in five countries cut costs, improved resilience and will now inform wider use across its humanitarian and development programs.