1-(Vision & Use Case) 2017-2020

The Kurdish community, especially its youth and those in the diaspora, faces a significant responsibility. Firstly, it has a responsibility to its cause, which it has long believed in, and secondly, it has a responsibility to its regional environment and, at the very least, to the world at large. This is because it was not involved in building the models of the states it inhabited after World War I. This is particularly relevant in the context of the ongoing collapse of the nationalist model established in the 20th century, a collapse currently manifested in continuous civil wars and economic and social crises, at least in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Iran. The new Kurdish generation faces a crucial strategic responsibility: to recognize that the disintegration of nation-states creates a strategic vacuum that will be filled either by independent alternatives or by external control. There is no time to wait. To rebuild trust and unity, a practical vision, project, and roadmap are required, one built on economics and shared interests. This is essential for forging a unified economic identity, rather than relying on traditional political, sectarian, ethnic, or partisan frameworks. The question now is: what is our role as a nation, and what can we contribute to entering the new world order and benefiting from it in a way that is inclusive? To prevent security from becoming our primary concern, and to avert the specter of war and resolve conflicts peacefully, our first priority should be the localization of capital and the repatriation of savings and skilled workers. With the collapse of traditional economic systems, which began at least a decade ago, digital currencies and decentralized markets have become the only viable option for preserving resources and what remains. To restore trust and unity, we must present a practical vision, project, and roadmap based on economic principles and shared interests. The second challenge we face is fragmentation, the refugee crisis, and halting migration. With a clear vision for digital governance and a practical project in the form of the Prah platform, which operates with digital currency and smart contracts, and a leadership and team representing the will of the Kurdish nation, the Kurdish community will have a clear project and interact with each other. This will create numerous job opportunities and attract local talent and expertise to a unified project. Therefore, it is incumbent upon all of us, from Erbil to Diyarbakir, from Qamishli and Afrin to the diaspora, to push for the project's global launch, as we are the primary drivers of its success. Because Prah is 100% community-owned, the responsibility for implementation rests on every individual. Accelerating the project's implementation is crucial because the refugee and displacement crisis requires a ready-made digital infrastructure to preserve identity and facilitate cross-border coordination. Global competition in digital transformation is closing doors for those who lag behind, and early entry guarantees a place among others. Delay means exclusion, and we do not want this to happen again. The third challenge is digital awareness and usage. The responsibility for raising awareness rests on every individual who embodies the spirit of Nowruz, renewal, and unity. With a roadmap and a preliminary vision for a project completed four years ago, and its subsequent publication, these steps alone represent a significant move towards achieving a unified economic identity. This is the top priority for addressing all other issues and establishing a common ground upon which everyone can rally and subsequently develop. Then comes the role of active economic participation and support, a societal duty towards future generations. Kurdish individuals and families, whether in Rawanduz or in the diaspora, must adopt the digital currency prah as a tool for daily transactions and investment. For example, a merchant in Sulaimaniyah could use the currency to finance an agricultural project in Kirkuk, or a young woman in Qamishli could support a digital school in exile. Through these steps, participation creates a unified economic network that transcends geographical boundaries and regional restrictions, addressing fragmentation and spreading digital cultural and civilizational awareness through the convergence of dialects and the unification of language.