Mintic (Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications of Colombia) has released a guide with steps for implementing blockchain in projects that are directed to the state. This guide explains the basics of blockchain, as well as the principles that certain projects must follow depending on their needs.
Colombia issues guidelines for blockchain projects
Blockchain is being used by more and more government agencies in decentralized and transparent projects. A guide has been published by the Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications of Colombia. It explains how to integrate blockchain into projects that solve state and government problems.
The document, titled “Reference Guide for the adoption and implementation of projects with blockchain technology for the Colombian State,” explains the basics of blockchain and the kinds of projects that would benefit by integrating blockchain in their services. The document contains the following information:
An assessment of requirements for a blockchain project within the public sector is necessary. Then, determine the level of usability of the distributed database and what type of public challenge it will solve.
Additionally, this document states that any implementation of this tech must be subject to Colombia’s current legal framework. In Colombia, state entities have to follow what is specifically stated in Colombian law.
Blockchain Projects in Development
Some of the issues that can be solved with blockchain technology have already been identified by Colombia. This document lists several projects such as RITA (a national university network that uses blockchain technology to verify and secure academic diplomas) and R3, an alliance the Bank of Colombia formed with R3 in order to make use of the Corda to settle different cases.
Mintic announced recently a new blockchain application that will help citizens obtain their land certificates. Peersyst Technology completed the project. The Ripple Ledger will be used to register these certificates and verify their authenticity. This project will accelerate the issuing of these documents and aim to give 100,000 certificates to owners within a very short period.
Brazil has also launched its own blockchain-based network. With the goal of increasing transparency and accountability in government agencies, the Brazilian Blockchain Network structure will enable institutions to develop their own apps.
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