Programmable Money, Unlocked! I Hans Schwab, Co-Founder & CEO, OriginAll S.A. FII7

The discussion highlights the critical issues of counterfeit and illicit trade of medicines, particularly in Africa, and the impact on public health and economies. It emphasizes the need for mass verification of products and the use of technology, such as AI and blockchain, to ensure the authenticity and traceability of medicines. The focus is on empowering people to make safer choices and improving accountability, transparency, and auditability in the distribution of funds and medicines. The speaker also addresses the challenges of access to healthcare and financial services, particularly in the context of remittances and the unbanked population. The proposed solutions involve the use of programmable monetary units and the integration of technology to combat counterfeit medicines and ensure the safe distribution of healthcare products.