UNICEF Innovation Fund Hints at Blockchain Investments
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has hinted at possible investments in blockchain startups or initiatives. UNICEF, founded in 1946, is dedicated to promoting humanitarian efforts aimed at supporting children and families living in impoverished regions. The organization announced today it is accepting applications for investment from its Innovation Fund, launched in May of last year. The organization said that the fund is focused on three areas for investment: learning products, real-time information delivery and “infrastructure to increase access to services and information”. In....
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UNICEF is looking for a software developer/consultant in New York City for an 11.5-month assignment in its Office of Innovation. The developer will assist in the development of blockchain’s humanitarian uses, according to a posted notice. The developer will help create products to solve problems in developing nations. The agency uses polymer, react now, node and firebase. The developer will be able to choose his or her own stack when developing a prototype from scratch. The open projects the developer will support include: Blockchain: Consulting and prototyping applications for....
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is seeking a software developer and consultant who can help it lead its blockchain efforts. A terms of reference sheet published last week outlines in detail how the international aid organization is seeking to leverage the technology in accordance with its goals to improve child welfare around the world. Specifically, the prospective developer and consultant would aid in "research, consulting and prototyping applications for humanitarian purposes". UNICEF goes on to highlight existing projects focused on identity and remittances – two....