Blockchain Technology and the Development of African Economies: Promises, Opportunities, and the Legal Issues at Stake

Alexander Wilhelm

doi:10.5771/2363-6270-2019-1-3

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- 1–2 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 1–2
- 3–119 Abhandlungen • Articles • Articles 3–119
  - 3–42 Blockchain Technology and the Development of African Economies: Promises, Opportunities, and the Legal Issues at Stake Alexander Wilhelm Alexander Wilhelm 3–42
  - 43–76 La morale dans l’office du juge constitutionnel en Afrique francophone H. N’Sinto A. T. Lawson H. N’Sinto A. T. Lawson 43–76
  - 77–96 Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Implications for Business: A Critique of Nigeria’s 2016 and 2018 Codes S. E. Ojogbo, T. C. Nwano S. E. Ojogbo, T. C. Nwano 77–96
  - 97–119 Notion d’intérêt public et avenir de la conservation de la nature en République Démocratique du Congo Ursil Lelo Di Makungu, Daddy Bogole Bolimia, Juvénal Madigo Ntekenge, Blaise Iyamba Valentin, Richard Mandandi Akemane, Martin Amisa Zogi, Nadyne-Clémence Chalachala, Ibrahim Tshimpanga, Didier Okoto Lofongola, Augustin Bedidjo Ular Ursil Lelo Di Makungu, Daddy Bogole Bolimia, Juvénal Madigo Ntekenge, Blaise Iyamba Valentin, Richard Mandandi Akemane, Martin Amisa Zogi, Nadyne-Clémence Chalachala, Ibrahim Tshimpanga, Didier Okoto Lofongola, Augustin Bedidjo Ular 97–119
- 120–126 Berichte • Reports • Rapports 120–126
  - Exchange Program between Judges / Prosecutors from Germany and Tanzania Verena Alexander, Silke Benner, Eike Fesefeldt, Evelyn Oltmanns, Melanie Rischke Verena Alexander, Silke Benner, Eike Fesefeldt, Evelyn Oltmanns, Melanie Rischke
- 127–133 Buchbesprechungen • Book Reviews • Compte-rendus de publications 127–133
  - 127–130 Peter Häberle: Ein afrikanisches Verfassungs- und Lesebuch – mit vergleichender Kommentierung. Ulrich Karpen Ulrich Karpen 127–130
  - 131–133 Jörg Kleis: African Regional Community Courts and their Contribution to Continental Integration. Harald Sippel Harald Sippel 131–133
- 134–134 Impressum 134–134
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Blockchain Technology and the Development of African Economies: Promises, Opportunities, and the Legal Issues at Stake

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Alexander Wilhelm

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/2363-6270-2019-1-3
- ISSN: 1435-0963
- ISSN online: 2363-6270
Abstract

The blockchain technology-or more generally, the technology of distributed ledgers (DLT)-has been heralded as a ‘game changer’ for the development of African economies. Whilst the private sector is already blazing ahead with a multitude of applications, lawyers are still struggling with the legal implications and potential pitfalls of the new technology. The following paper outlines the promises and opportunities of DLT for developing countries in particular and offers an analysis of the most pressing legal issues that African lawmakers need to address. To that end, the author draws from his experience as a German lawyer and provides a synopsis of regulatory approaches that have been taken across the world. The goal is to suggest solutions that may be suitable for jurisdictions in Africa, hopefully inspiring African lawmakers to develop their own tailor-made regulatory approach.
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