How blockchain is empowering this refugee community in Lebanon

Jun 28, 2019

A general view of the refugee camp near Atimah village, Idlib province, Syria September 11 ,2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi - RC160F52B0B0

How blockchain technology can help refugees prosper. Image: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Reem Talhouk

Researcher in Human Computer Interaction and Design, Newcastle University

Andy Garbett

Research Associate in Computing Science, Newcastle University

Kyle Montague

Lecturer in Digital Civics, Newcastle University

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