The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the DFINITY Foundation have announced a partnership in sovereign cloud infrastructure and decentralized artificial intelligence. The parties intend to explore how these technologies can be applied in government projects and the digital transformation of public authorities, civil society organizations, and UNDP initiatives. The DFINITY Foundation develops decentralized cloud and blockchain infrastructure, while UNDP focuses on sustainable development and supporting the public sector.
The partnership will develop along three main tracks. Within the SDG Blockchain Accelerator, UNDP country offices will test sovereign cloud infrastructure, AI development tools, and decentralized AI applications for development projects. The Future of Work Academy will help civil society organizations create and test their own applications. The Government Blockchain Academy will collaborate with governments and public institutions to develop pilot solutions aligned with local and national priorities.
The projects will utilize DFINITY's Cloud Engines and the Caffeine AI platform. These will allow organizations to build and maintain applications in a secure digital environment, the management of which remains at the local level. The partners will also explore the technologies' potential for protecting sensitive data, enhancing the resilience of digital infrastructure, and developing local technical competencies.
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