Alexandra Garazha, along with Gerhard Schwabe, Liudmila Zavolokina and Cédric Merz, recently published a paper at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) titled “Resilience in Times of Crisis: Empowering Refugees with Self-Sovereign Identity”. The paper was nominated for the best paper award.
ICIS is the biggest international conference on information systems. It will take place in Bangkok (Thailand) from 15 till 8 December 2024.
This research delves into the potential of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) to empower refugees and support public administration by providing a secure, decentralized approach to identity management—especially crucial in crisis situations. SSI empowers refugees by granting them control over their digital identities and personal data, thus enhancing privacy and reducing reliance on third-party verification. This work highlights how SSI can serve as a transformative tool in humanitarian contexts, helping vulnerable populations maintain autonomy and dignity.
The paper is available on ResearchGate. We invite those interested in digital identity, crisis resilience, and humanitarian technology to explore this study.
