since these are meant to remove physical coins mostly used by persons not users of connectivity what is the business case.

Are they more efficient than cash today

Stephen - please send your questions on the Q& A instead of the chat so the panelists can respond

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FYI this is one of the only papers on CBDC and financial inclusion (overall it indicates potential but not a very clear case): https://cenfri.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CBDC-and-financial-inclusion_A-case-for-mobile-money.pdf

https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2020/06/staff-analytical-note-2020-10/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SANH200624