In our first post on this topic, we took a look at what Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are and their potential to advance financial inclusion in African countries. We established that CBDCs – and more generally digital currencies – have different applications and use cases, chiefly as the core of more efficient transactions &…

In this part of a 2-part series, we take a look at the potential of CBDCs in guiding African countries toward financial inclusion and efficient delivery of public services. Digital currencies have surged in popularity over the last few years as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins have become more popular. Especially with the substantial market growth of…