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Event Review: The Value Added of Central Bank Digital Currencies

Tuesday, 13.06.2023

14:00 – 16:45

Joint Intereconomics/Bruegel Conference in Brussels (hybrid event)

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are reshaping the financial landscape globally. Already implemented in ten countries, 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. The joint event addressed what CBDCs are, discussed the issues and prospects they represent, and explored countries' experiences with CBDCs.

Studies and conclusions of the conference speakers are published in the Forum of Intereconomics No. 4 / 202.

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Program

Session 1: Debate on CBDCs pros and cons

  • Presentation
    Maria Demertzis
    Senior fellow, Bruegel
  • Discussion
    Maria Demertzis, Josh Lipsky, chair: Jiffer Bourguignon
    Bruegel; GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic council; Intereconomics

Session 2: Country experiences with CBDCs

  • Chair
    Grégory Claeys
    Senior fellow, Bruegel
  • Ananya Kumar
    Associate Director, Digital Currencies GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic council
  • Jennifer B. Lassiter
    Executive Director, The Digital Dollar Project
  • Kwame Oppong
    Head of fintech and Innovation, Bank of Ghana
  • Allan Wright
    Manager of the Research Department, Central Bank of The Bahamas
  • Catarina Martins
    Research analyst, Bruegel
  • Video of the event