Blockchain for government organizations: past, present and future

【Author】 Verma, Sanjeev; Sheel, Ashutosh

【Source】JOURNAL OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC SOURCING

【Abstract】Purpose Blockchain is widely applied in e-voting, shared economy areas and other government functioning. Fragmented findings and distributed literature need consolidation for a holistic view of the research domain. The purpose of this study is to comprehensively reviews the blockchain applications for government organizations and presents the past, present and future trends of blockchain applications for government organizations. Design/methodology/approach Systematic review protocol instrumentalized the systematic review of research articles published from 2013 to 2021. Science mapping discerns scientific actors' trends and performance analysis like most influential authors, documents and sources. Content analysis of selected data set unfolds the past, present and future of blockchain applications for government organizations. Findings Blockchain technology offers enormous potential for the transformation of government organizations and public services. The primary areas are cryptocurrency, e-voting, shared economy, smart contracts, financial and health services, tourism, logistics and water sustainability. Research limitations/implications This study reviewed only published research in journals and conference proceedings and excluded book reviews, book chapters and editorials from the review set. This study persuades governments and policymakers to invest in blockchain technology for transforming government organizations and public services. Practical implications This study highlights the importance of blockchain in government-controlled public departments, enhancing transparency and efficiency in public life. Social implications Blockchain technology enhances transparency, traceability and accountability of public records. Originality/value This study pioneers in chronologically highlighting the importance of blockchain in government-controlled public departments.

【Keywords】Blockchain; E-voting; Shared economy; Government organizations

【标题】区块链在政府组织中的应用：过去、现在和未来

【摘要】目的 区块链被广泛地应用于电子投票、共享经济领域和其他政府运作。零散的研究结果和分布式领域文献需要整合，以便对研究领域有一个整体的认识。本研究的目的是全面回顾政府组织的区块链应用，并介绍政府组织区块链应用的过去、现在和未来趋势。设计/方法/途径 系统综述协议有助于对2013年至2021年发表的研究文章进行系统回顾。科学映射辨别科学行为者的趋势和性能分析，如最有影响力的作者、文件和来源。对选定的数据集进行内容分析，论述了政府组织区块链应用的过去、现在和未来。研究结果 区块链技术为政府组织和公共服务的转型提供了巨大潜力。主要领域是加密货币、电子投票、共享经济、智能合约、金融和健康服务、旅游、物流和水资源的可持续性。研究局限性/意义 本研究只综述了在期刊和会议记录中发表的研究，并将书评、书籍章节和社论排除在审查集之外。本研究可以说服政府和政策制定者投资区块链技术，以改造政府组织和公共服务。实践意义 本研究强调了区块链在政府控制的公共部门的重要性，提高了公共生活的透明度和效率。社会意义 区块链技术增强了公共记录的透明度、可追溯性和问责制。原创性/价值 本研究开创性地按时间顺序强调了区块链在政府控制的公共部门中的重要性。

【关键词】区块链；电子投票；共享经济；政府机构

【收录时间】2022-02-18

【文献类型】Review; Early Access

【论文大主题】区块链政策法律

【论文小主题】区块链的司法政务应用

【影响因子】0.000

【翻译者】丁子仪