The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has announced a Blockchain Policy Forum.

 

This is according to a release published on the OECD website.

The organization revealed that the event would be staged in Paris on September 4-5 and would signify the first major foreign event of its kind, focused on blockchain technology. Organizers plan to focus on the use of blockchain tech in government endeavors and public initiatives as well as regulatory aspects.

 

The Blockchain Policy Forum also seeks to tackle the technology’s possible global economic impact, privacy and cybersecurity, inclusiveness, the promotion of green growth and sustainability, and governance and enforcement practices.

Over 400 “senior decision makers” are paying a visit to the forum, the group claimed. According to the event schedule, high-ranking officials from Slovenia, Israel, Russia, Finland, Italy, Serbia and other countries are going to be involved in discussions.

 

Hyperledger, Ripple, IOTA and other blockchain company’ executives would also say their piece on blockchain application in various areas, according to the OECD’s published schedule.

Before the event, the OECD’s Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Competition Committee has introduced a leaflet called “Blockchain Technology and Competition Policy,” which explained the technology and its use for government and public needs. Taxation and regulation issues worldwide are also mentioned in the document.

The OECD was set up in 1961 to “promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.” There are 36 members states of the OECD, including the U.S., Germany, Mexico, the U.K., South Korea, and Turkey.