The Jakarta Post
In a guest column for The Jakarta Post, BCG’s Davids Tjhin shares his view on CBDC adoption. Digital currencies can offer attractive benefits, but there are also significant risks with complexities that need to be navigated carefully.
Amongst the many benefits CBDC offers, one that is a particularly enticing prospect is that it can boost financial inclusion. This could change the game for Indonesia, where almost half the population remain unbanked.