data Blockchain project

This research on governance challenges employed qualitative data collected through 10 semi-structured interviews with experts who were either directly involved in or indirectly connected to the TradeLens project. The participants included administrative officials, stakeholders, and researchers possessing firsthand knowledge or significant insight into the governance dynamics of TradeLens. The interviews explored key themes such as transparency, participatory decision-making, and resource management, following a framework grounded in the existing literature. All interviews were conducted either in person or via online platforms, and explicit consent was obtained from each participant prior to recording. Participants were informed about the purpose of the study, the voluntary nature of their involvement, and confidentiality measures in place. The collected data were analyzed using NVivo software to ensure systematic coding and thematic analysis. Ethical considerations were rigorously observed, with approval granted by the institutional ethics committee, ensuring that the study adhered to ethical standards and safeguarded participant confidentiality. This methodological approach provided deep and nuanced insights into the governance challenges encountered within the TradeLens ecosystem.