Blockchain technologies are emerging as exciting, multi facet, game-changer innovation, which already impact societies and people around the world. Blockchain can also effectively contribute to the attainment by 2030 of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) endorsed by United Nations in 2015. These goals and their measurable targets are a global effort to address key challenges of our universe.

This course will focus on the junction between Blockchain cutting-edge technologies, society, diplomacy and social impact.

The course will explain Blockchain and its applications in the context of the global development agenda and its use and impact on: economy, law, healthcare, governance, communication, agriculture, aviation, urbanization, and more.

The course will include guest lectures, group activities and self-learning. The course does not assume any specific previous knowledge of Blockchain. The introduction to Blockchain will be leveled to non-IT specialists: the origins of Blockchain, key features, difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain, DLT, current usability and future directions.

Analysis of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will reflect their multi-sectoral (private sector, public sector, UN and civil society), interlinked, dimensions. Including, the key players in this area, many of which are scouting for promising young professionals.

The course will explore new trends of private sector engagement in global affairs through impact investments and social good.

Innovation through Blockchain will be highlighted by use cases from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Israel.