El Salvador Launches Bitcoin Certification Programs for Government Employees
Date: 2024-08-21 Author: Gabriel Deangelo Categories: IN WORLD
The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of El Salvador has launched a Bitcoin training and certification program for 80,000 government employees.
El Salvador, which is a strong supporter of Bitcoin, has launched a training program for government employees to impart knowledge on strategic management and public policies related to the use of Bitcoin as a legal tender.
The 160-hour virtual and asynchronous training program, "Certification in Public Administration 1," includes seven modules. Each module addresses different concepts, laws, skills, and management techniques related to the use of Bitcoin.
Building a National Bitcoin-Ready Workforce
ONBTC Director Staci Herbert believes that training government employees will have a “multiplier effect” on El Salvador’s Bitcoin-powered economy. She plans to announce additional educational initiatives, noting:
“These educational projects are a long-term investment in El Salvador’s success and its Bitcoin and technology policies.”
The Bitcoin Certification Program is run by the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP), which President Nayib Bukele inaugurated in August 2021.
According to ONBTC, also known as the Bitcoin Office, the curriculum is specifically designed to “strengthen the standard of quality governance and public administration in El Salvador.”
Argentina Learns from El Salvador on Bitcoin Adoption
El Salvador’s financial success with Bitcoin adoption has attracted the attention of other hyperinflationary countries.
In May, the Argentine government began working with El Salvador to learn from its experience in implementing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
The National Securities Commission of Argentina (CNV) met with the National Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador (CNAD) to discuss cryptocurrency regulation and implementation in both countries.
CNV President Silva said:
"We want to strengthen ties with the Republic of El Salvador, and that's why we will be looking into signing cooperation agreements with them."
Also, Argentina recently adopted requirements for the registration of cryptocurrency companies in April and has been actively experimenting with cryptocurrency since pro-Bitcoin politician Javier Miley became president in late 2023.
