The session follows Natsuki and Tunathon’s recent contribution to the IMF’s CBDC Virtual Handbook as we explored how strategic policy decisions and engaging intermediaries and end-users are key to addressing issues such as trust, public awareness and preference for existing payment methods. 

We also looked at the recently introduced REDI Framework and how the regulatory strategies, educational initiatives, design, and deployment choices it outlines help pave the way towards CBDC adoption. 

The session covered:

• The Regulatory frameworks that offer the best prospects for fostering innovation while ensuring user protection 
• The IMF’s CBDC Virtual Handbook and the potential implications on global CBDC Strategies
• The key opportunities and challenges that CBDCs present for cross-border transactions 
• The importance of public-private partnerships in supporting the successful implementation of CBDCs.