Trust Chain Milestones

Trust Chain Milestones for the Next 12 Months

Phase 1: Foundation and Initial Rollout

• System Development and Open-Source Release (Month 1):
  • Finalize the Trust Chain system architecture for managing title deeds and child identification records.
  • Publish Trust Chain as an open-source solution to enable global collaboration and transparency.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation and user guides for developers and stakeholders.
• Pilot Program Launch (Month 2):
  • Conduct a pilot program in 1 rural district of Malawi to register and digitize title deeds and child identification records for women and children.
  • Partner with local NGOs, community leaders, and government agencies to encourage adoption.
  • Train local administrators on how to use and manage the platform.
• Community Engagement (Month 3):
  • Host workshops targeting women to educate them on their land rights and the benefits of digital title deeds.
  • Establish a help desk for resolving inquiries about land ownership and document retrieval.
• USSD and SMS Feature Deployment (Month 4):
  • Launch USSD and SMS functionalities to make the system accessible for users without internet access.
  • Enable women in rural areas to verify land ownership and retrieve title deed details via their mobile phones.
• Expansion of Digital Records (Month 5):
  • Start integrating other critical records, such as inheritance documents and child welfare certificates.
  • Collaborate with the Ministry of Lands and local governments to establish data-sharing agreements.

Phase 2: Growth and Sustainability

• National Expansion (Months 6–7):
  • Scale Trust Chain to cover 6 districts in Malawi, ensuring representation from urban and rural areas.
  • Work with the Ministry of Lands to mandate the use of TrustChain for all newly issued title deeds.
• Mobile Accessibility and Language Support (Month 8):
  • Improve the USSD and SMS systems to include vernacular languages like Chichewa and Tumbuka.
  • Develop a mobile app with offline functionality for areas with poor network coverage.
• Focused Programs for Women and Children (Month 9):
  • Launch a digital trust fund accessible through the platform to help women finance land purchases.
  • Partner with child protection organizations to use the platform for secure documentation of birth certificates and school records.
• Integration with National ID and Blockchain Networks (Month 10):
  • Link Trust Chain with the national ID system to authenticate user identities and strengthen trust.
  • Explore interoperability with regional blockchain networks to enable cross-border trust for land and identity documentation.
• Monitoring and Impact Evaluation (Months 11–12):
  • Conduct an impact study to measure how Trust Chain has improved access to land and secure documentation for women and children.
  • Publish findings and success stories to attract more partnerships and funding.

Key Outcomes Over 12 Months

• 50% of rural women in pilot areas have verified title deeds.
• Increased trust in land transactions due to blockchain’s transparency.
• Children benefit from secure digital records, aiding their access to education and legal protections.
• Establish Trust Chain as a model for digital trust in developing nations.