How could blockchain technology transform CIS economies?

There has been extensive discussion about how blockchain technology has lots of potential to open up new landscapes for businesses and society in general. Here we will examine the ways in which this ground-breaking innovation could benefit emerging markets, with a particular focus on the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), representing the post-Soviet sphere. We believe…

Day Zero: The Politics of Water Security

Cape Town is currently facing the largest water crisis in its modern history. Referred to as Day Zero, the city is rapidly approaching a complete shutdown of municipal water. As government officials estimate taps to run dry by early July 2018, efforts are underway to avert the crisis. Water consumption was initially limited to 87…