DRC Integrates Blockchain Technology to Combatt Diplomas Forgery
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a significant step towards modernizing its education system and combating diploma fraud by implementing the e-Diplôme platform. This blockchain-based initiative, publicly launched on July 18, 2025, digitally secures and manages the issuance and verification of state-recognized academic qualifications [1][2][3].
The e-Diplôme platform offers several key features that aim to increase transparency, efficiency, and trust in the education sector. Academic certificates issued by the ministry of education are uploaded and recorded on the blockchain, making them tamper-proof and permanently archived [1][2]. This ensures the authenticity of diplomas and reduces the risk of forgery, loss of data, and physical deterioration of paper certificates.
One of the most significant advantages of the e-Diplôme platform is its ability to provide instant online verification. Graduates, employers, universities, and embassies can instantly verify diplomas via a QR code linked to the blockchain record, increasing trust and reducing fraudulent claims [1][2].
The e-Diplôme platform also positions the DRC as a regional model in Central Africa for education management, reflecting a growing trend in which African governments are exploring emerging technologies to address governance challenges and build digital resilience [1][2][3].
In addition to the e-Diplôme platform, the DRC is also working on a blockchain-based digital identity system called DRCPass. Developed in collaboration with a Singapore-based firm, DRCPass provides citizens with a verifiable, blockchain-backed digital ID for public and private sector services, potentially streamlining access to finance, SIM registration, and government platforms [4].
These blockchain initiatives demonstrate the DRC's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance education integrity, fight fraud, and accelerate digital transformation across public services. By taking a proactive approach to digital modernization, the DRC is not only setting the stage for a more technologically advanced future in education governance but also reinforcing the importance of digital innovation in reinforcing state institutions and safeguarding citizen data [1][2][3].
References:
[1] The African Report. (2025). DRC Launches e-Diplôme Platform to Combat Diploma Fraud. Retrieved from https://www.theafricanreport.com/drc-launches-e-diplome-platform-to-combat-diploma-fraud/
[2] TechCrunch. (2025). DRC Introduces Blockchain-Based Diploma Verification System. Retrieved from https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/18/drc-introduces-blockchain-based-diploma-verification-system/
[3] UNESCO. (2025). DRC's e-Diplôme Platform: A Step Towards Transparency and Improved Governance in Education. Retrieved from https://en.unesco.org/news/drcs-e-diplôme-platform-step-towards-transparency-and-improved-governance-education
[4] The Straits Times. (2025). DRC and Singapore Partner to Roll Out Blockchain-Based Digital Identity System. Retrieved from https://www.straitstimes.com/world/africa/drc-and-singapore-partner-to-roll-out-blockchain-based-digital-identity-system
The e-Diplôme platform, a blockchain-based initiative, is digitally securing academic qualifications in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to combat diploma fraud and promote trust in the education sector.
By utilizing tamper-proof blockchain technology, eligible parties can instantly verify diplomas online, thereby reducing the risk of forgery, loss of data, and physical deterioration of paper certificates.
