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Governments, NGOs, and UN agencies lack advocacy and education on blockchain. Without trusted pathways, decentralized identity and blockchain solutions risk being overlooked in policy adoption.
StaTwig, creators of VaccineLedger, AgriPass and CryptoAid, will pilot advocacy by publishing briefs and running workshops with UN and governments to showcase Cardano’s governance use cases.
This is the total amount allocated to StaTwig Advocacy: Cardano for Good Governance.
Please provide your proposal title
StaTwig Advocacy: Cardano for Good Governance
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
30000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
4
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No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Governments, NGOs, and UN agencies lack advocacy and education on blockchain. Without trusted pathways, decentralized identity and blockchain solutions risk being overlooked in policy adoption.
Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
No dependencies
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
No
License and Additional Information
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Governance
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
Target Stakeholders: UN agencies (e.g., FAO, UNICEF), government ministries (Agriculture, Health, Digital Innovation), and NGOs.
StaTwig already has existing relationships with UN agencies (UNICEF, WFP), governments (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan), and NGOs through its VaccineLedger and supply chain projects. Outreach will be done via direct contacts, formal invitations, and leveraging these prior collaborations.
By connecting Cardano to UN/government decision-makers, this project ensures Cardano is visible, credible, and included in the future of blockchain-enabled governance.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
What are your success metrics?
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
This pilot focuses on education + advocacy, leveraging StaTwig’s UN and government relationships.
With ₳30,000, StaTwig will:
This scaled-down program creates a first wave of Cardano advocacy in governance, laying the foundation for larger engagements in future Catalyst rounds.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?
StaTwig has already delivered blockchain projects for Government of India and UN agencies (UNICEF, FAO) and managed international grants. By limiting outputs to publications + 2 workshops, the scope is highly feasible within budget.
Milestone Title
Kickoff & Policy Brief Draft
Milestone Outputs
Develop a draft Cardano-for-Governance white paper highlighting how Cardano (Veridian DID, StaTwig’s VaccineLedger, CryptoAid, AgriPass) can address challenges in transparency, identity, and accountability. Establish engagement plan with at least 2 institutional stakeholders (UN/NGO or government).
Acceptance Criteria
A draft white paper must be produced and reviewed internally by StaTwig and at least one external advisor. The draft must clearly outline how Cardano (Veridian DID, VaccineLedger, CryptoAid) addresses governance and transparency gaps. In parallel, StaTwig must initiate outreach with at least two institutional stakeholders and secure written confirmation of interest or willingness to engage in the advocacy program.
Evidence of Completion
A shareable draft uploaded to GitHub or public repository with version history; documented meeting notes, emails, or letters of confirmation from at least two stakeholders; and an internal review memo confirming the draft meets baseline quality and relevance standards.
Delivery Month
1
Cost
7000
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
Workshop 1 (UN/Unicef/FAO)
Milestone Outputs
StaTwig will organize and deliver the first stakeholder workshop focused on Cardano’s governance and identity use cases for UN/Unicef/FAO CO or regional officials, NGOs, and partners. The workshop will include presentations, training modules, and case studies (VaccineLedger, CryptoAid, AgriPass). A finalized version of the white paper will also be produced, incorporating participant feedback and formatted for distribution to policymakers.
Acceptance Criteria
Workshop must attract ≥10 participants from at least one UN or FAO division, with agenda and learning materials tailored to policy and governance use cases. The finalized brief must include refinements based on stakeholder input and be circulated post-event. Participant surveys must show ≥70% report an improved understanding of how Cardano can be applied to governance challenges.
Evidence of Completion
Workshop slides, agenda, and video recording uploaded publicly; attendance sheet with participant organizations; anonymized survey responses compiled into a summary; and the final white paper uploaded to GitHub and shared via Cardano channels.
Delivery Month
2
Cost
8000
Progress
50 %
Milestone Title
Workshop 2 (Government Ministry)
Milestone Outputs
StaTwig will deliver a second workshop specifically tailored to a government ministry (e.g., Agriculture, Health, or Digital Innovation). The session will focus on policy adoption pathways, exploring how Cardano DIDs (Veridian) can support livestock health credentials, vaccine records, or aid programs. The workshop will include interactive exercises to gather structured feedback from ministry participants, identifying regulatory gaps and opportunities for pilot programs.
Acceptance Criteria
The workshop must include ≥10 ministry participants with roles in digital governance or public policy. Structured feedback must be collected via surveys or group sessions. At least one potential adoption pathway (e.g., MoU, pilot project concept, or formal follow-up meeting) must be documented and validated by the ministry’s representatives.
Evidence of Completion
Workshop slides, agenda, and photos; attendance sheet signed by ministry staff; feedback forms compiled into a summary report; and written documentation of one adoption opportunity such as a letter of intent or official note of interest.
Delivery Month
3
Cost
7000
Progress
80 %
Milestone Title
Advocacy & Final Report
Milestone Outputs
StaTwig will participate in one international or regional policy forum (e.g., FAO regional meeting, Unicef meetings, UN side event, or World Bank regional workshop) to advocate for Cardano’s role in governance. A comprehensive final report will be produced, covering white paper publication, workshop results, stakeholder feedback, and adoption opportunities. The report will include a next-steps roadmap outlining follow-up with at least two institutions for future pilots or collaborations.
Acceptance Criteria
At least one presentation must be delivered at a recognized forum, with Cardano’s branding and governance use cases featured. Final report must summarize all project outputs and engagements, highlight measurable KPIs, and document ≥2 concrete next steps from stakeholders such as MoUs, pilot proposals, or scheduled follow-up dialogues.
Evidence of Completion
Event agenda and confirmation of StaTwig/Cardano presentation; photos and materials from the event; final report uploaded to GitHub and Catalyst forum; roadmap published and shared with the Cardano community, outlining specific institutional next steps.
Delivery Month
4
Cost
8000
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Total Ask: ₳30,000
StaTwig In-kind: ₳15,000 (staff time, platforms)
Total Pilot Budget: ₳45,000
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
For just ₳30,000, Catalyst funds will place Cardano at the table with UN agencies and governments, leveraging StaTwig’s proven UN relationships. This is a low-cost, high-leverage advocacy pilot: each ₳ spent translates into institutional awareness, educational outputs, and direct engagement. StaTwig’s in-kind contribution further reduces risk and cost per output.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Sid Chakravarthy – Project Lead (Strategy, Partnerships) LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidchakravarthy/
Mansi Shah – Project Lead (Policy brief inputs, workshops, reporting)- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansi-shah-06144114a/
StaTwig Policy/Engineering Team – Workshop support & reporting.
Collaborators: Cardano Foundation Veridian team (DID alignment), FAO/Ministry officials (workshop participants).