Innovation is more often than not borne out of unmet needs. Creative thinkers and problem solvers see the gaps in their communities and ask how they can solve them. 

In a recent op-ed, three African presidents highlighted just how important it is for these types of solutions to be found within. It’s the key to sustainable, long-term growth and development. Who knows better what’s not working than the ones experiencing it every day?

But that’s also where open technology and systems like blockchain can equip innovators with the tools to meet those needs. 

Unfortunately, open technology platforms have often come under scrutiny. There is a sense that no one is “responsible” for…

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