The Trump administration's plan to rename USAID to US International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) aims to streamline it under the Secretary of State's oversight. A memo suggests the integration of blockchain technology to improve security and traceability in aid distribution, though specifics remain unclear. Additionally, the agency has faced significant staff reductions and operational halts since the administration's shifts. Ongoing plans have unsettled staff, particularly with the uncertainty surrounding USAID's future and the administration's intent to incorporate it fully into the State Department.
"All distributions would also be secured and traced via blockchain technology to radically increase security, transparency, and traceability," the memo reads.
"This approach would encourage innovation and efficiency among implementing partners and allow for more flexible and responsive programming focused on tangible impact rather than simply completing activities and inputs."
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