Welcome to the collaborative initiative between PositiveBlockchain and the Africa Blockchain Institute – mapping the promising African impact blockchain solutions!
What is the initiative about?
The “Africa Web3 Impact Database” is a 2-month open initiative aimed at listing impactful projects and startups utilizing web3 and blockchain technologies for social and environmental good in Africa.
Our goal is to provide updated 2024 insights in the key trends and developments in the African continent, identify the new champions and innovations that are taking ground and provide relevant use cases for replication and scaling locally or beyond.
Through this collaborative effort, we aim to create a valuable resource that not only showcases the diverse range of blockchain projects in Africa but also serves as a catalyst for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and inspiration. The initiative will foster a vibrant ecosystem, connecting stakeholders, and accelerating the positive impact of blockchain solutions on the continent.
They already joined the collaborative effort
How will the mapping be conducted?
We are following definitions, inclusion criteria, the database schema and tools of PositiveBlockchain which curates the largest open database of such projects and startups (1500 listed as of January 2024). We will update existing entries and add new ones from projects with positive social or environmental impact with either a headquarter or a local implementation project in Africa. Read the FAQ and methodology page here.
👉 Mapping Methodology, tools and FAQ here
You are running a Web3 Impact project in Africa?
- You can already update your entry through your project page on the Database (if it exists)
- or Submit a new entry
Examples of Africa web3 projects making an impact
BenBen
100,000 plots digitised throug a blockchain powered Land Registry in Ghana
Grassroots Economics
Local Economic development through digital Community Inclusion Currency (CIC) on the Sarafu Network
Etherisc
decentralised crop insurance for 22000 Kenyan farmers with Etherisc and ACRE Africa
KimboCare
a platform for the African diaspora community to safely send Health Credits to relatives back home, and support health-care donations.
Wadappt
a market place to mobilize Global Finance for nature preservation by funding Black Rhino Guardianship in Namibia
A Database of Web3 project, and then what?
The mapping is a first step to prepare qualitative research. We intend to use the updated mapping of the ecosystem to prepare a detailed, qualitative report involving interviews, use case analyses, and social impact assessments involving existing partners such as INATBA and new ones! Such an approach has already been used for different reports in the past:
The initiative will be the opportunity to create valuable resources that showcase the diverse range of blockchain projects in Africa and serve as a catalyst for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and inspiration.
We aim to foster a vibrant ecosystem, connecting stakeholders, and accelerating the positive impact of blockchain solutions on the continent. We suggest local and online events to be organized to maximize opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
What’s next?
We will send updates and invitations to the signed-up members:
Coordinating Team members
Kayode Babarinde
Executive Director
Africa Blockchain Institute
Israel Manga
Researcher
Africa Blockchain Institute
Saurabh Singh
Head of Partnerships
PositiveBlockchain
Goodness Folayan
Africa Coordinator
PositiveBlockchain
Lucas Zaehringer
Founder & President
PositiveBlockchain
You want to partner or sponsor the initiative?
Financial donors and supporters are welcome to support the initiative, the funding of research resources and organisation of events for knowledge dissemination activities. Please get in touch via hello (at) positiveblockchain.io