Articles and Resources

Inclusive Financing as a Pillar of Global Stability

Financing initiatives of national and international importance has traditionally been constrained by high costs, inefficiencies and limited reach. Small contributions have often been impractical, and diaspora engagement has faced barriers. Recent advances in low-cost, energy-efficient blockchains and stable digital currencies provide new ways to mobilise resources inclusively and transparently. Contributions are reframed as investments in stability, with long-term benefits for both local communities and global systems.

Preserving Monetary Sovereignty in Emerging Economies in the Age of Stablecoins

As digital finance grows across emerging economies, stablecoins have emerged as both an opportunity and a challenge. This note touches upon the implications of stablecoin-based savings and payment infrastructure in countries such as Ethiopia, Nigeria, Argentina, the Philippines, and Indonesia with a focus on monetary sovereignty, institutional trust, and equitable development. Drawing on examples from remittance corridors and local financial innovation, including Ethiopia’s use of blockchain for ETB settlement, we argue for a model of digital financial inclusion that reinforces, rather than bypasses, national currencies.