Blockchain-Enabled Transparency in Disaster Relief Supply Chains: A Strategic Framework
摘要
In the face of escalating challenges posed by natural disasters and humanitarian crises, the necessity for efficient and timely relief measures has become strikingly apparent. Traditional disaster management systems grapple with critical issues such as real-time data sharing, resource allocation, and transparency. This research propounds a paradigm shift towards decentralized disaster relief, harnessing the latent potential of blockchain technology. The project’s core objective is to establish a secure and transparent platform by leveraging blockchain’s intrinsic attributes, namely decentralization, immutability, and smart contracts. This abstract amalgamates the comprehensive goals and methodology of the project, emphasizing the urgent need for improved coordination, communication, and resource allocation in disaster response operations. The endeavor aspires to elevate data integrity, enhance decision- making processes, and instill accountability. Situated at the nexus of technology and humanitarianism, our project on the “Application of Blockchain Technology in Disaster Management” unfolds a pioneering narrative. It delves into the design, implementation, and impact of a decentralized blockchain system, with a core objective of enhancing real-time data sharing in disaster relief through the transformative power of blockchain technology. The project incorporates innovative approaches in missing persons’ tracking, aid distribution, critical area identification, refugee relief camp mapping, disaster reporting, record- keeping, security, and continuous system improvement, promising to fundamentally reshape humanitarian efforts and disaster response mechanisms.