Declining digital trust and the rise of AI are contributing to an increase in online fraud and impersonation.
The Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security is one such program that faces the challenge of monitoring the legitimacy of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and tracking the status of applications, which hinders the program's goal of transparently distributing development assistance. This issue is not a generalized identity problem, but a specific barrier to scaling the program's reach and impact.
The lack of a trusted, verifiable source and a system to monitor approval processes directly impacts the ability to effectively support vulnerable populations through services provided by CSOs. To address these specific verification challenges, the program sought to develop a scalable and replicable solution by leveraging Veridian, the Foundation’s digital identity platform and wallet.
The Empowerment for Poverty Reduction Program: Leveraging verifiable credentials to empower local CSOs
Launched in 2020, Tadmon supports civil society organizations (CSOs) in serving vulnerable groups across 57 IsDB member countries. With over 5,200 registered CSOs, Tadamon faces a growing need to scale its reach while ensuring the authenticity and trustworthiness of each organization. To help address this issue, the program collaborated with the Cardano Foundation to develop a Proof of Concept (PoC) that explores the use of verifiable credentials for CSOs participating in the Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security. This initiative not only enhances the transparency of development assistance distribution but also empowers local CSOs with a verifiable and portable digital identity, which is key for efficient project implementation.
Beyond this initial phase, the Veridian platform represents a complete, scalable solution that can support Tadamon’s broader goals. The model has the potential to be extended to other programs within the UNDP, other UN agencies, and humanitarian organizations, which could create a more efficient and trustworthy ecosystem for development assistance.
Demonstrated security and reliability support continuous operation
Future-proof infrastructure supports platform growth without sacrificing performance
Robust architecture protects sensitive data, minimizing the risk of breaches or fraud
Energy-efficient consensus and ethical governance align with sustainability efforts
Transforming the landscape of CSO verification
CSO onboarding
The CSO submits their details and creates a unique ID, which is connected to the Tadamon ID for a secure and uninterrupted connection.
CSO verification
The Tadamon team approves the CSO, signs the certificate with their ID wallet, and stores this information immutably on the blockchain.
Optional co-signing
A beneficiary is optionally invited to sign the certificate. If they do, their signature is added to the on-chain certificate.
Information access
The approved CSO information and certificates can be accessed by the CSO, Tadamon team, and beneficiaries via a special link, allowing for transparent verification.
Data auditing
At any time, a password-protected list of all approved CSOs and their data can be retrieved into a spreadsheet for auditing purposes.
Fostering trust and transparency between Tadamon stakeholders
We are confident that this partnership will strengthen our collective presence in OIC Member Countries and empower, inspire, and connect CSOs in their mission to improve the socio-economic well-being of marginalized communities.
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