Blockchain Research Institute will open branches in Africa and the Middle East – Bits Media

Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) will open innovation centers in South Africa, Korea and the Middle East to raise blockchain awareness among banks and financial institutions.

BRI Co-Founder and Chair Don Tapscott (Don Tapscott) reported, what An independent analytical center is already operating in European countries and in Brazil. Its goal is, to develop blockchain introduction strategies and other latest technologies on commercial, state and social level. This year, BRI intends to expand its presence, collaborating with various banks, funds and organizations. The Research Institute will open a branch in South Africa with cooperation with Standard Bank Group, providing services to individuals and legal entities throughout Africa.

Besides, BRI will create the BRI Middle East Innovation Center in the Middle East, Having concluded a partnership with the Lebanese logistics company Konnect & Co. This branch will develop blockchain technology in Syria, Lebanon, West bank of the Jordan River and Gaza Strip, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, as well as in Turkey, Egypt and Libya. To open the Korean Blockchain Research Institute, the Bosagora Foundation platform, using blockchain to solve problems with management, arising in decentralized organizations.

“After the pandemic, the world is ready for economic growth, technological revival and industrial "revolution". Blockchain can help companies and governments find a landmark in such troubled times ", – Tapskott said.

Director of Public Relations BRI Noah Leman (Noah Lehman) reported, that the opening of three new branches will be held in July this year. Their main task will be to conduct training events, webinars and online courses about blockchain for state bodies and other interested parties. This will allow you to quickly introduce blockchain at a wider level.

Recall, that in April of the Blockchain association from Australia and the countries of Southeast Asia also directed efforts to develop blockchain and conduct training seminars among regulators, Creating a special consortium for this.