Nairobi, Kenya

Blockchain for Government, Public Services & Digital Identity explores how blockchain and distributed ledger technology can support more secure, transparent and efficient government services. The course examines practical applications in digital identity, public records, government transactions, land administration, licensing, social services, public procurement and inter-agency information sharing.

Participants learn how blockchain can be incorporated into digital government initiatives while considering privacy, cybersecurity, governance, interoperability, regulatory requirements and implementation challenges. The course is designed for public-sector professionals and decision makers and does not require programming knowledge.

Course objectives

  • Explain blockchain and distributed ledger technology in the context of government. Identify government services that may benefit from blockchain applications.
  • Evaluate blockchain use cases and develop practical implementation strategies.
  • Identify privacy, cybersecurity, governance and regulatory considerations.
  • Assess blockchain applications for inter-agency information sharing.
  • Examine the use of blockchain in public procurement and financial processes.
  • Explore blockchain applications in land, licensing and public administration. Understand blockchain-enabled document verification and authentication.
  • Examine applications of blockchain in public records and government databases.
  • Understand blockchain-based digital identity and credential management.

Who should attend

This course is designed for government officials, public administrators, policy and planning officers, ICT managers, digital transformation professionals, records and information managers, public service managers, procurement officers, land administration professionals, auditors, compliance officers, cybersecurity professionals and senior government decision makers involved in digital government and public-sector modernization.

Course content

  • Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain for Government Understanding blockchain, distributed ledgers and their potential role in digital government and public-sector transformation. Key areas: Blockchain fundamentals, distributed ledgers, blockchain networ
  • Module 2: Blockchain and Digital Government Services Examining how blockchain can support government processes and improve trust, transparency, data sharing and service delivery. Key areas: Digital government, service delivery, government transactions,
  • Module 3: Blockchain-Based Digital Identity Exploring the role of blockchain in establishing trusted digital identities and verifiable credentials for citizens, businesses and government employees. Key areas: Digital identity, decentralized identity, di
  • Module 4: Blockchain for Government Records and Document Verification Examining how blockchain can support the integrity and verification of official records and digital documents. Key areas: Public records, document authentication, certificates, academ
  • Module 5: Blockchain for Land and Property Administration Exploring blockchain applications in land registration, property records and ownership verification. Key areas: Land records, property ownership, title verification, property transactions, digita
  • Module 6: Blockchain for Public Procurement and Government Transactions Understanding how blockchain can improve transparency and accountability in government procurement and selected financial processes. Key areas: Procurement records, supplier informa
  • Module 7: Blockchain for Public Services and Social Programmes Examining potential applications in social protection, public benefits and citizen-facing government services. Key areas: Benefit distribution, social programmes, eligibility records, servic
  • Module 8: Blockchain for Inter-Agency Data Sharing Exploring how permissioned blockchain networks can facilitate trusted information sharing between government departments and agencies. Key areas: Interoperability, shared records, data exchange, agency
  • Module 9: Blockchain, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Understanding the security and privacy implications of using blockchain within government environments. Key areas: Data protection, privacy, access control, encryption, identity security,
  • Module 10: Blockchain Governance, Regulation and Public-Sector Risk Examining the institutional and regulatory considerations involved in deploying blockchain for government services. Key areas: Governance models, accountability, regulatory requirements
  • Module 11: Blockchain Integration and Digital Government Infrastructure Exploring how blockchain solutions can interact with existing government information systems and digital platforms. Key areas: System integration, APIs, legacy systems, databases, c
  • Module 12: Blockchain Strategy and Implementation in Government Developing a practical framework for evaluating and implementing blockchain initiatives within government institutions. Key areas: Use-case assessment, feasibility analysis, stakeholder map

General notes

  • The course is public-sector and digital-government focused and does not require programming or cryptocurrency trading. Practical activities use government service scenarios, digital identity cases, public records, procurement, land administration and inter-agency information-sharing examples.
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Frequently asked questions

The course examines how blockchain can support digital government, public services, digital identity, records management, procurement, land administration and secure information sharing.
It is suitable for government officials, public administrators, ICT and digital transformation professionals, records managers, procurement officers, policy officers, auditors, cybersecurity professionals and senior public-sector decision makers.
No. The course introduces blockchain fundamentals and focuses on practical government applications. Programming is not required.
Blockchain can support trusted identity credentials, document verification, records integrity and controlled information sharing across government services.
Yes. Participants work with practical scenarios involving digital identity, public records, land administration, procurement, social programmes and inter-agency information sharing.
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