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This is the latest Work in Progress for the United Nations Transparency Protocol. The content of this version is under active development and may change before release.
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Please note that this content is under development and is not ready for implementation. This status message will be updated as content development progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNATP a commercial solution?

No, UNATP is an open standard that can be implemented by any commercial solution provider. it is designed to break down silos and promote interoperability.

Is UNATP free to use?

Yes, the UNATP as a technical specification as well as all associated tools are released under the Creative Commons license meaning that it is free to use.

What value would UNATP deliver?

It's the lowest cost and most scalable way to empower supply chain data exchange. Please checkout the business case pages to learn more.

What global standards does UNATP align with?

UNATP is built on global standards from the Wide Web Consortium (Verifiable Credentials) and the International Standards Organisation (traceability events and link resolvers) and is a registered extension of the United Nations Transparency Protocol (UNTP). The UNATP extension also includes some specific credential types such as Deforestation credentials that are aligned with EU Deforestation Regulations.

What national standards does UNATP align with?

As a UNTP extension, UNATP applies TBD specific standards and rules to the more generic UNTP framework.

What does it take to implement UNATP?

Please checkout the 5-step UNATP implementation guide

Can I get help with my implementation?

Yes, there is free community help, a formal help desk for registered implementers, and consulting services. Please refer to the UNATP help & support page.

Who else is using UNATP?

Please refer to the implementers register and also the case studies.

Can I participate in UNATP standards development

Yes, please refer to the UNATP governance framework.