Blockchain Technology Can Empower 1.4 Billion People Lacking Secure Land Ownership

There are close ties between women, economic development, and land rights.

We see this happening on the Commonlands platform, where 44% of women are registrants.

Savings groups, known as Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), are a testament to this.?

By providing access to financial training and credit, VSLAs empower women to build savings, invest in their families, and build strong relationships.?

This economic empowerment translates into peace at home, a reduction in gender-based violence (GBV), and a brighter future for entire communities.

While VSLAs have been instrumental, land rights remain a critical issue.?

Secure land rights unlock economic opportunities for women, fostering financial stability and long-term prosperity. However, traditional land ownership systems are often susceptible to corruption, putting women at a disadvantage to land rights.

Blockchain technology offers practical solutions for securing land rights and empowering communities.

For centuries, land ownership has been a complex and often insecure system. Manipulation, fraud, and the paper-based record system are highly susceptible to central bodies.?

This lack of security creates a ripple effect, hindering economic opportunities and disproportionately impacting underserved communities.

The Human Cost of Insecure Land Rights:

• Lost Potential: Millions lack formal land rights, restricting their ability to participate in the formal economy and build wealth.
• Dispossession and Exploitation: Unclear ownership leads to land grabs, displacing individuals and communities from their land.
• Trapped in Poverty: Inefficient land transactions and limited access to credit stifle development and perpetuate poverty cycles

Building a Brighter Future

By leveraging blockchain technology, we have created a land ownership system that is secure, equitable, and empowers women to reach their full economic potential.

This, in turn, strengthens families, and communities, and paves the way for a more prosperous future for all.

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