The Future of Blockchain Technology and its Application and Challenges with Regard to International Migration within the African Union

Charles Chatta (), Dikeledi Jacobeth Warlimont () and Lebogang Nawa ()
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Charles Chatta: Mzansi Youth Leadership Academy, South Africa and ECOWAS
Dikeledi Jacobeth Warlimont: Mzansi Youth Leadership Academy, South Africa and ECOWAS
Lebogang Nawa: Mzansi Youth Leadership Academy, South Africa and ECOWAS

Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, 2023, vol. XXIII, issue 1, 58-63

Abstract: This paper explores the potential application and challenges of blockchain technology in addressing the complex issues surrounding international migration within the African Union (AU). It provides an overview of blockchain technology, its features, and potential applications. The paper delves into the pressing challenges faced by the AU concerning international migration, including illegal migration, human trafficking, and the absence of secure and efficient systems for processing and tracking migrants. By utilizing blockchain technology, this paper examines how these challenges can be mitigated through secure and transparent identity verification, improved movement tracking, and enhanced access to services. Furthermore, this paper discusses the existing literature on the topic, highlighting blockchain technology's potential benefits and challenges in the context of international migration within the AU. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and the adoption of blockchain technology to address the challenges of international migration within the AU.

Keywords: blockchain technology; international migration; African Union; identity verification; human trafficking; security (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F22 F24 F55 L86 L96 M15 O31 O33 O34 O38 O43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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