Data for: Bridging the Gap: The Promise and Peril of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Emerging Economies
Description
This dataset supports a research study examining the promise and risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in emerging economies. It compiles comparative, country-level data across 30 nations, focusing on institutional readiness, public trust, financial inclusion, rollout strategies, technological infrastructure, privacy protections, and policy design features. The tables are designed to provide empirical grounding to theoretical arguments from development economics, public policy, and behavioral finance, and serve as a resource for policymakers, researchers, and institutions assessing the socio-economic implications of CBDC implementation globally.
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Steps to reproduce
This dataset was manually created through independent desk research using publicly available information from central bank websites, government publications, international financial organizations (such as the IMF, BIS, and World Bank), and credible news sources. To reproduce this dataset: Select the countries of interest and identify relevant indicators (e.g., legal framework, public trust in government, CBDC awareness, technological infrastructure readiness, privacy protections, etc.). Collect qualitative and quantitative data from official documents, press releases, and policy papers for each indicator. Cross-check and interpret the information using multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency. Categorize each indicator using a standardized rubric (e.g., Low / Moderate / High / Strong / Weak). Structure the compiled data into a comparative table for cross-country analysis. The process involved personal judgment and qualitative categorization based on source content and context.