Administration

India’s second most populous state and third-largest state by area, Maharashtra, is considering adopting blockchain tech in many fields including vehicle registration, document management systems, agriculture marketing and supply chains. The state’s administration is working on a regulatory sandbox for experimenting blockchain and distributed ledger tech (DLT) solutions across different significant applications. It really wants to enhance the efficiency, speed and efficacy of their operations.

Italy launched a new Agid three-year Plan with public e-procurement in a key position of Information Technology and digital Public Administration (PA). Among the new measures mentioned in the Plan for innovation of public services, there is the shift towards the adoption of emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence and the Blockchain technology. Nevertheless, to avoid possible negative impacts of innovation, appropriate regulatory framework and training programs have to be created.

The use of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and other major innovative technologies in public administration (PA) is a significant factor that will help in enhancing the transparency and quality of services offered to the Italian citizens. Recently, the government of Italy has taken many steps to implement strategic projects such as a 3-year plan for public information technology, industry 4.0, made in Italy, smart city and others.

China has launched new regulations designed to promote the ‘healthy development’ of distributed ledger technology (DLT). The CAC denoted new regulations on Thursday, January 10, 2018. Nevertheless, the new law also gives the right to the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) to superintend node operators and to request private information (info).

The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), U.S-based, is analyzing blockchain as a means to guarantee the privacy and security of aircraft flight information, according to an official paper published on the agency’s website on Monday.

Mayor Luigi De Magistris used Bitcoin (BTC) to purchase a pizza at the historic Neapolitan Pizzeria during the Blockchain Napoli project presentation that occurred on December 15, 2018, according to a recent Cryptonomist report.

Yulia Tymoshenko, ex-Prime Minister of Ukraine and aspirant for the presidential chair at next year’s elections, has suggested a persuasive way to help conquer corruption in the country. According to her point of view, blockchain technology is the perfect candidate for this role.

According to what is coming out of Washington, it seems like no deal has been struck between the Trump administration and the government of Turkey, led by President Tayyip Erdogan, continuing what is already a shaky financial situation.

The government of Ghana in partnership with IBM are working hand in hand to develop blockchain technology capabilities to be used for land administration.