Blockchain-Enabled Systems Fostering Transparent Corporate Governance, Reducing Corruption, and Improving Global Financial Accountability

• Author(s): Omoize Fatimetu Dako ; Temilola Aderonke Onalaja ; Priscilla Samuel Nwachukwu ; Folake Ajoke Bankole ; Tewogbade Lateefat
• Paper ID: 1710455
• Page: 259-278
• Published Date: 30-09-2019
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 3 Issue 3 September-2019

Abstract

The emergence of blockchain technology has introduced transformative opportunities for reshaping corporate governance, reducing corruption, and enhancing global financial accountability. Traditional governance systems often suffer from opacity, delayed information flow, and susceptibility to manipulation, which collectively erode stakeholder trust and enable fraudulent practices. Blockchain-enabled systems, characterized by decentralization, immutability, transparency, and cryptographic security, provide an innovative pathway for organizations and regulators to establish trust-driven frameworks. By embedding transactions and records into tamper-proof distributed ledgers, blockchain mitigates opportunities for misreporting, illicit fund transfers, and selective disclosure, thereby reinforcing accountability mechanisms. Smart contracts further automate compliance procedures, enforce corporate policies, and ensure that governance protocols are executed without bias or undue interference. These features enable real-time auditing, streamline reporting processes, and foster investor confidence by granting stakeholders equal access to verifiable information. On a global scale, blockchain applications contribute to combating financial corruption, particularly in emerging economies where regulatory inefficiencies often prevail. International organizations and financial institutions are increasingly exploring blockchain-based solutions for anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC) procedures, and cross-border regulatory compliance, strengthening transparency in global financial systems. Moreover, blockchain fosters inclusivity by enabling secure participation from diverse stakeholders, including minority shareholders and civil society actors, thereby enhancing collective oversight of corporate behavior. Despite challenges related to scalability, interoperability, and regulatory alignment, the trajectory of blockchain adoption in governance frameworks underscores its potential to revolutionize ethical corporate practices and reinforce systemic trust. This paper examines how blockchain-enabled systems can operationalize transparent governance structures, minimize corruption risks, and improve accountability across corporate and financial landscapes. By integrating case studies, theoretical models, and policy analyses, it demonstrates that blockchain is not merely a technological innovation but a strategic enabler of sustainable and transparent global business ecosystems. The findings highlight blockchain’s capacity to drive ethical accountability, restore stakeholder confidence, and establish resilient governance practices in an increasingly interconnected world.

Keywords

Blockchain, Corporate Governance, Transparency, Corruption Reduction, Financial Accountability, Smart Contracts, Distributed Ledger, AML, KYC, Global Business Ethics.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Omoize Fatimetu Dako , Temilola Aderonke Onalaja , Priscilla Samuel Nwachukwu , Folake Ajoke Bankole , Tewogbade Lateefat "Blockchain-Enabled Systems Fostering Transparent Corporate Governance, Reducing Corruption, and Improving Global Financial Accountability" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 3 2019 Page 259-278

IEEE:
Omoize Fatimetu Dako , Temilola Aderonke Onalaja , Priscilla Samuel Nwachukwu , Folake Ajoke Bankole , Tewogbade Lateefat "Blockchain-Enabled Systems Fostering Transparent Corporate Governance, Reducing Corruption, and Improving Global Financial Accountability" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(3)