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Distributed ledger and blockchain technology promise to have far-reaching implications for global trade and supply chains. However, the extent to which this new technology realizes its potential depends upon how well supply chain actors steward this development. To that end, the World Economic Forum has convened a multi-stakeholder community to design a framework to guide decision-making towards inclusivity, interoperability, and integrity. This highlights the most pressing concerns of a wide group of supply-chain decision-makers with blockchain deployment. It is the starting point for a series of white papers and the framework.

Part 2 – Trustworthy verification of digital identities

Part 3 – Public or Private Blockchains – Which One Is Right for You?

Part 4 - Protecting Your data

Part 5 – A Framework for Blockchain Cybersecurity

Part 6 - A Framework for Blockchain Interoperability

Inclusive Deployment of Blockchain: Case Studies and Learnings from the United Arab Emirates

Redesigning Trust: Blockchain Deployment Toolkit

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Inclusive Deployment of Blockchain for Supply Chains: Part 1 – Introduction