A Case for Mundialisation: Scaling Technological Innovation from Municipalities to Small States
Published 03-10-2024 — Updated on 23-01-2025
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Keywords
- Small states,
- Mundialisation,
- Municipalities,
- Blockchain technology,
- Innovation
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Abstract
Abstract
This article studies one facet of “mundialisation”, exploring the role of European
municipality projects as a sandbox for small and micro states’ technological innova-
tion. Drawing from the exemplary case of Lugano’s Plan ₿, it shows how blockchain
technology can bring positive effects to local communities that can be harnessed by
European small states’ policy. These solutions can turn their typical challenges into
competitive advantages and opportunities not only transforming their financial infra-
structure and fostering regional economic development but also enhancing interna-
tional collaboration, community building, and social integration. New technology im-
plementation shall therefore represent the social glue capable of reaching and further
promoting Europe’s constituting aim of social peace among its partner countries; by
merging the existing gaps and reducing current inequalities within and across Europe-
an local communities.