The blockchain applied to the United Nations sustainable development plan

Irfan Jafrey on Forbes explains the use of the blockchain would benefit mainly the healthcare. In 2015 the UN adopted an agenda (called the Sustainable Development Goals): its objectives are social inclusion, economic growth and environmental protection.
One of the leading programs currently in progress is the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Building Blocks. Established in 2016, the project uses the decentralized digital ledger technology to make cash transfers more efficient, secure and cost-friendly by eliminating the need for intermediaries.
“By harnessing the power of the blockchain, WFP aims to reduce payment costs associated with cash transfers, better protect beneficiary data, control financial risks, and set up assistance operations more rapidly in the wake of emergencies,” WFP explained.