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Central Bank of the Future project concludes with insights on technology, calls for further research

Jul 21, 2021

“The role of the central bank is undoubtedly evolving….The time is ripe for innovations that will advance financial inclusion” So concludes the final research paper of the two-year Central Bank of the Future research project, conducted by the Ford...

Central Bank of the Future project concludes with insights on technology, calls for further research

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Center on Finance, Law & Policy releases worldwide central bank charter financial inclusion dataset

Jan 25, 2021

Promoting financial inclusion is a stated political goal in many countries, including among central banks. Central banks address financial inclusion in a variety of ways – through programming, international alliances, and as part of their formal...

Financial Inclusion

Central Bank of the Future

December 2018 - June 2021

Michael S. Barr, Adrienne A. Harris

In partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this project explores the mandate and design of central banks to consider whether they might play an even stronger role in promoting financial inclusion, financial health, and a more inclusive...