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The value added of central bank digital currencies

Can Central Bank digital currencies be considered as the weapons of finance?

Speakers

Ananya Kumar

Joining remotely

Associate Director, Digital Currencies GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic council

Josh Lipsky

Joining remotely

Senior Director, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic council

Kwame Oppong

Joining remotely

Head of fintech and Innovation, Bank of Ghana

Allan Wright

Joining remotely

Manager of the Research Department, Central Bank of The Bahamas

Agenda

Check-in and coffee

14:00-14:15

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SESSION 1: Debate on CBDCs pros and cons

14:15-15:00

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Presentation by Maria Demertzis

14:15-14:25

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Discussion

14:25-15:00

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Q&A

15:00-15:15

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Coffee and tea break

15:15-15:30

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SESSION 2: Country experiences

15:30-16:30

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Q&A

16:30-16:45

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are reshaping the financial landscape globally. Already implemented in ten countries, including Nigeria and several in the Caribbean, CBDCs offer inclusive digital payment solutions, particularly beneficial for regions with limited access to traditional banking systems. However, in more advanced financial systems, CBDCs may appear less compelling, with existing alternative digital payment methods already prevalent.

At the first session our panellists addressed what CBDCs are, debate on their pros and cons, the issues and prospects they represent.

In the second session we heard from the speakers who will share their countries' experiences with CBDCs.