Blockchain strategy for transparent and sustainable agricultural governance: A PRISMA-guided context analysis

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Abstract

This study critically investigates the strategic potential of blockchain technology as a policy innovation instrument for enhancing institutional transparency, operational efficiency, and sustainability within Thailand’s public agricultural sector. While technical applications have been widely documented (Demestichas et al., 2020), limited scholarly attention has been directed toward blockchain’s institutional and governance utility (Bustamante et al., 2022) and its role in empowering marginalized stakeholders (Omanwa, 2023). To address this lacuna, a qualitative meta-synthesis of 49 peer-reviewed studies (2014–2024) was conducted, guided by the PRISMA framework and structured through the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes) model. Findings indicate that blockchain significantly reinforces institutional trust (96 percent), facilitates decentralized oversight (88 percent), and enhances traceability within agri-food supply chains (58 percent), thereby mitigating challenges such as subsidy misallocation and fragmented data governance. These capabilities are congruent with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12, 13, 15, and 16 through mechanisms including tamper-proof recordkeeping and automated smart contracts. To promote scalable adoption, the study advocates for integrating blockchain into public-private agricultural partnerships through regulatory harmonization, infrastructure development, and capacity-building initiatives. Additionally, the establishment of a Blockchain Governance Unit is proposed to coordinate cross-agency alignment. This study reconceptualizes blockchain as a strategic enabler of institutional reform and offers actionable insights for embedding emerging technologies into SDG-aligned governance ecosystems.

Keywords: Blockchain Strategy, Agricultural Governance, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Public Sector Innovation, Supply Chain Transparency, Blockchain Adoption

Authors’ individual contribution: Conceptualization — S.J.; Methodology — S.J.; Validation — T.K.; Formal Analysis — S.J.; Resources — T.K. and Q.L.; Data Curation — Q.L.; Writing — Original Draft — S.J.; Writing — Review & Editing — C.A.; Visualization — T.K.; Supervision — C.A.; Project Administration — Q.L.

Declaration of conflicting interests: The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

JEL Classification: H83, L86, O33, Q18, Q56

Received: 24.12.2024
Revised: 11.04.2025; 25.06.2025
Accepted: 03.07.2025
Published online: 08.07.2025

How to cite this paper: Junchairussamee, S., Kraiwanit, T., Amournbuth, C., & Luo, Q. (2025). Blockchain strategy for transparent and sustainable agricultural governance: A PRISMA-guided context analysis. Corporate Governance and Sustainability Review, 9(3), 66–79. https://doi.org/10.22495/cgsrv9i3p5