Blockchain for development: Preliminary insights from a literature review

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    Abstract

    Blockchain is considered a disruptive technology with the potential to cause socioeconomic transformation in developing and emerging economies. In this preliminary study, we conducted a review of papers dealing with Blockchain for development published by 2019. These were issued in various outlets such as journals, conference proceedings, and professional magazines. We also caught some gray literature, such as press releases and reports. Initially, we found 288 papers, but after an evaluation of relevance and removing duplicates, we ended up with 35 articles. We examined the research focus taking into consideration such aspects as understanding of development, Blockchain use, type of contribution, and themes investigated in the papers. We also analyzed the research scope understood as country or region of inquiry. Based on the analysis, we discerned opportunities and challenges of Blockchain for development and gaps and opportunities for future research.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication26th Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2020
    PublisherAssociation for Information Systems
    ISBN (Electronic)9781733632546
    Publication statusPublished - 2020
    Event26th Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2020 - Salt Lake City, Virtual, United States
    Duration: 10 Aug 202014 Aug 2020

    Publication series

    Name26th Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2020

    Conference

    Conference26th Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2020
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySalt Lake City, Virtual
    Period10/08/2014/08/20

    Keywords

    • Blockchain
    • Development
    • Literature review

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