Empowering Youth in the Digital Economy

Project Title: 

Empowering Youth in the Digital Economy

Funding Agency: Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)

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​                                                                                                               

​                                                                                                               

Project Description: 

The project aims at organizing a “Symposium on the Impact of Cryptocurrencies on International Trade and Local MSMEs” and a “Capacity Building Workshop in Blockchain technology and its role in the 4^th Industrial Revolution: Training for the Future Generation”.

This project covers the following main axes:

1. Explore the different technical, economic, and social aspects of Cryptocurrencies.
2. Highlight Cryptocurrencies economic impact on businesses and identify the opportunities that Cryptocurrencies offer for all business sectors.
3. Analyze the key features and benefits of blockchain, such as decentralization, transparency, and security.
4. Examine the challenges and opportunities in adopting blockchain technology in the 4IR context.

GJU Share: $10,000

Starting Date: 15/05/2023

End Date: 16/05/2023

Project Field: Capacity Building  

Project PI: Prof. Malek Alsharairi