This study examines how blockchain technology is associated with institutional governance and operational effectiveness in blockchain-enabled plastic recovery, with particular attention to resource-constrained developing regions and Less Developed Countries (LDCs). Although prior research highlights blockchain’s technical capabilities, less attention has been given to the institutional, socio-technical, financial, and data governance conditions that shape practical adoption. To address this gap, the paper develops a literature-derived Blockchain-Enabled Waste Management Framework (B-WMF) and evaluates it through an interpretivist single-case study of Plastic Bank. The findings suggest that blockchain’s primary value in this case lies less in technological novelty than in its capacity to support verified recovery records, incentive-linked participation, auditability, and multi-stakeholder coordination. At the same time, the case shows that traceability, tokenized incentives, interoperability, and decentralized verification remain conditional on data quality at the source, institutional oversight, regulatory alignment, and sustainable business models. The paper contributes by reframing blockchain as a socio-technical governance infrastructure for blockchain-enabled plastic recovery, while offering practical guidance for circular economy initiatives operating in resource-constrained environments.
In Nigeria's oil and gas industry, the problems of inconsistent reporting, lack of inter-agency collaboration, and untrustworthy state institutions continue to persist. This paper analyses the effects of blockchain technology on strengthening the processes of reporting and auditing petroleum production, given the current institutional settings in Nigeria. This analysis does not consider blockchain technology to be the best, or the only option. Rather, the focus is on the extent to which the technology can help provide more reliable audit trails, improve real-time inter-agency communication, and build structures to support the verification and authentication of records. The analysis also explains the institutional and technological frameworks within which the proposed improvements can be realized. This research contributes to the field by managing expectations on the contribution of blockchain technology to governance improvements within the existing socio-institutional structures.
O. Ojerinde, J. Mamman· International Journal of Bus...· 0 citations
Public sector supply chains are frequently challenged by limited transparency, weak accountability mechanisms, fragmented data management, and persistent risks of corruption and inefficiency. These challenges undermine public trust and reduce the effectiveness of government procurement and service delivery systems, particularly in developing and transitional economies. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising governance infrastructure capable of addressing these systemic weaknesses through its decentralized, immutable, and auditable data architecture. This review paper examines the role of blockchain-based governance frameworks in enhancing transparency, traceability, and accountability across public sector supply chains. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature, policy reports, and real-world implementation cases, the study synthesizes current applications of blockchain in public procurement, logistics coordination, asset tracking, and contract execution. The review critically evaluates how core blockchain features, including distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and cryptographic verification, enable real-time visibility, reduce information asymmetry, and strengthen institutional oversight. Additionally, the paper discusses governance design considerations such as interoperability with legacy systems, regulatory alignment, data privacy, and stakeholder adoption challenges. Particular attention is given to the implications of blockchain deployment for anti-corruption efforts, performance monitoring, and public value creation. By consolidating fragmented research across technology, governance, and supply chain domains, this review provides a structured conceptual foundation for policymakers, public administrators, and researchers seeking to implement or evaluate blockchain-enabled governance models. The paper concludes by identifying research gaps and proposing future directions for scalable, ethical, and context-sensitive blockchain adoption in public sector supply chains.
A. Idowu, Abimbola Caleb Adesemoye, Esther Sydney et al.· International Journal of Mul...· 0 citations
Indonesia’s agricultural supply chains are characterized by fragmentation, smallholder dominance, and limited traceability, which constrain sustainability performance and compliance with emerging global standards. While blockchain has been widely proposed as a solution, its adoption in emerging agricultural systems remains uneven and insufficiently understood from a systemic and resource-oriented perspective. This study develops a resource-orchestrated causal model of blockchain adoption in Indonesia’s sustainable agricultural supply chains, grounded in the Resource- Based View (RBV). A Modified Delphi process is employed to validate 61 enablers across 11 resource-based dimensions, followed by DEMATEL analysis to identify their hierarchical interdependencies and causal structure. The results reveal that organizational capabilities and resource-based innovation serve as primary drivers, while sustainability, profitability, and competitive advantage emerge as dependent outcomes. This indicates that sustainability performance is not an initial trigger of blockchain adoption but an emergent consequence of coordinated resource alignment, governance mechanisms, and capability development. By integrating consensus-based validation with causal modeling, this study advances blockchain adoption research beyond deterministic approaches toward a systemic, capability-driven perspective. The study provides both theoretical and policy-relevant contributions by offering a structured framework for understanding and implementing blockchain-enabled digital transformation in fragmented agricultural systems.
S. Bahri, Rizal Hamid, Anath Rau Krishnan· KnE Life Sciences· 0 citations
The new drive for development has given financial institutions an incentive to re-think their traditional approach. Growth in finance, especially due to concerns about the environment, climate-related risks, has been witnessed in many economies. Climate-related financing and climate funds are now regarded as green tasks. Meanwhile, the blockchain has been the subject of much interest for its ability to provide secure, transparent and non-tamperable digital records. Primarily associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies are now being extended into a variety of sectors including supply chain, healthcare, governance and more. The real-time and traceability provided by the blockchain has attracted and practice attention to its potential in solving some of the problems faced by green finance projects.
The challenge of green investment is the lack of verification of the resources' usage for environmental friendly activities. A lack of data or inconsistent reporting makes it harder to gain investor confidence, and investor concerns about greenwashing can be exacerbated. nSet up ongoing monitoring of environmental performance indicators. The analysis is based on the Stakeholder Theory, Institutional Theory and the Technology-Organisation-Environment framework which together provide a comprehensive view of technological adoption and corporate sustainability behaviour.
To achieve these goals, the study adopts a quantitative research approach, based on panel data from companies in different sectors, including manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, information technology and services. It explores industry and time gaps to assess the potential impact of blockchain technologies on corporate performance and environmental accountability of sustainability programs.
This study is significant because it helps to understand better the connection between DTs and sustainable finance. Data collected from the Indian context could help policy makers, regulatory bodies, investors and corporate decision makers to adapt strategy to promote environmental responsibility and technological innovations. The study results might help to shape the design of clear, effective systems that align with longer-term objectives on India's way to a more digitally connected economy.
Kalyani Singh, Vaibhavi Shahane, Mrunalini Khandare· International Journal For Mu...· 0 citations
This work offers a comprehensive framework of the policymaker and system architect and researcher aiming to operationalize blockchain in a public-sector setting by nexus-linking technical design with institutional governance requirements.
J. Carter· International Journal of Eme...· 0 citations
Airport construction projects are characterized by high capital intensity, complex multi-stakeholder networks, and stringent regulatory oversight, all of which make transparency, accountability, and information integrity critical to effective project delivery. In many developing-country contexts, including Nigeria, these projects continue to rely on fragmented and predominantly manual documentation systems, resulting in inefficiencies, approval delays, and weak audit trails. This study examines the application of blockchain technology as a governance-enabling digital infrastructure for airport construction management, using Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, as a case study. A design science research (DSR) mixed-methods approach was adopted, integrating a quantitative survey (n = 80), qualitative Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), secondary document analysis, and the development of a permissioned blockchain prototype using Hyperledger Fabric. Findings reveal that 40% of respondents perceived transparency in airport construction as low to very low, and 58.8% were unaware of blockchain technology prior to the study. Despite this limited awareness, mean perception scores indicated agreement that blockchain could improve transparency (mean = 3.60) and trust (mean = 3.50). A novel Blockchain Readiness Index (BRI), developed as part of this study, categorized 53.8% of respondents as moderately ready for adoption. The permissioned blockchain prototype successfully demonstrated the technical feasibility of recording procurement approvals, verifying document hashes, simulating payment certifications, and supporting audit queries within an immutable ledger environment. The study contributes empirical evidence from a developing-country airport construction context and offers a replicable framework for translating blockchain theory into practical governance solutions.
H. Auwal· Nile Journal of Engineering...· 0 citations