The United Nations is looking to implement Blockchain Technology in Afghanistan as a part of the ”City for All” project. It will secure and transparent land records management as part of a larger rebuilding process.

The United Nations Office of Communication and Information Technologies (UN-OICT) will implement the technology. The plan is to use the technology to help the government keep track of its Land Records in a transparent and secure way. The program states that there are three components that will ensure peace and subsequent development in the nation’s urban centers. These are effective land management, strategic urban planning, and improved municipal finance and governance.

The use of blockchain in Afghanistan is part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UN-OICT and UN-Habitat. The goal of the memorandum is to promote a framework of cooperation between developing nations with regards to emerging technology tools and digital platforms. It has a particular focus on urban design and planning.

Many big firms are implementing blockchain technology on their platform. India will implement blockchain-based banking soon. Recently, Canadian Pharmacy announced the implementation of blockchain in cannabis tracking.