 Political and Administrative ConsequencesNir Kshetri ()
Chapter Chapter 1 in Blockchain in the Global South, 2023, pp 29-55 from Springer Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines blockchain’s roles in improving accountability, responsibility, and efficiency in the public sector in developing countries. It evaluates various mechanisms and features of blockchain that can help prevent fraudulent and corrupt practices. Specifically, using practical applications and real-world examples that have been or are being developed, it analyzes how blockchain can help to fight corruption in public procurement. It will discuss how informal accountability is among the key mechanisms facilitated by blockchain that can delegate some of the functions to other stakeholders in order to fight corruption in public procurement. It also advances our understanding of how blockchain can enhance efficiency in customs administration and facilitate trade. It gives special consideration to blockchain’s use in land registries to reduce corruption and increase efficiency in land-related transactions. It also gives an overview of blockchain’s roles in facilitating rapid response during natural disasters and political crises. Keywords: Accountability; Bribes; Bureaucrats; Corrupt practices; Customs administration; Responsibility (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-33944-8_2 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-33944-8_2 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Springer Books from Springer |
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