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SUMMARY:Development in Crisis: Can Blockchain Save What’s Left of the Aid System
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, October 31 at 11:00 AM ET\, the Center for Governance and Markets hosted “Development in Crisis: Can Blockchain Save What’s Left of the Aid System?” featuring Paul Wong of the Stellar Development Foundation. This event is part of the Future of Development Assistance series\, co-hosted by Maxwell DeGregorio (SPIA ’21) of the Milken Institute. This series will offer an accessible introduction to FinTech and development. \nPaul Wong leads strategic projects at the Stellar Development Foundation\, helping institutions harness blockchain for real-world impact. He has advanced innovations in global cash assistance for UNHCR\, instant payments for Ukrainian banks\, and tools for transparent\, traceable payments. Before joining Stellar\, he spent 17 years in central banking at the Federal Reserve Board and the Bank for International Settlements.
URL:https://cgm.pitt.edu/event/development-crisis-blockchain/
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