African Air and Space Law (Law/Engineering crossover) | 02 June 2006
Replication Study on Blockchain Technology for Supply Chain Transparency in Mineral Extraction in DRC Contextualized for Burkina Faso
S, a, l, i, m, a, t, a, S, a, n, g, a, r, e
Abstract
{ "background": "Blockchain technology has shown promise in enhancing transparency and accountability within supply chains, particularly for mineral extraction industries affected by conflict and corruption.", "purposeandobjectives": "This replication study aims to validate previous findings on blockchain’s effectiveness in improving traceability of minerals from DRC to Burkina Faso, with a specific focus on technological implementation challenges and scalability issues.", "methodology": "A comprehensive analysis was conducted using historical data and existing blockchain implementations across the region. The study employed statistical models to assess the impact of blockchain technology on transparency levels.", "findings": "Blockchain technology significantly improved traceability in mineral extraction, with a $90\%$ increase in verified supply chain records over three years, although initial setup costs were high, necessitating further investment for broader adoption.", "conclusion": "While blockchain offers substantial benefits in enhancing transparency and accountability, its widespread implementation requires addressing technological barriers and economic constraints.", "recommendations": "Investment in blockchain infrastructure should be prioritised to facilitate smoother integration with existing supply chains, while ongoing research is needed to identify cost-effective solutions for long-term scalability.", "keywords": "Blockchain technology, Supply chain transparency, Mineral extraction, Conflict minerals, Burkinabé context", "contributionstatement": "This study provides empirical evidence on the effectiveness of blockchain in enhancing traceability in mineral supply chains, identifying key challenges and offering recommendations for successful implementation." } { "background": "Blockchain technology has shown promise in enhancing transparency and accountability within supply chains, particularly for mineral extraction industries affected by conflict and corruption.", "purposeandobjectives": "This replication study aims to validate previous findings on blockchain’s effectiveness in improving traceability of minerals from DRC to Burkina Faso, with a specific focus on technological implementation challenges and scalability issues.", "methodology": "A comprehensive analysis was conducted using historical data and existing blockchain implementations across the region. The study employed statistical models to assess the impact of blockchain technology on transparency levels.", "findings": "Blockchain technology significantly improved