Monetary dematerialization in Africa: Challenges and prospects

This book presents the evolution of money over time. With the rise of digital technology and the emergence of new payment methods, money is becoming increasingly dematerialized.The ecosystems of blockchain, FinTech, BigTech and mobile money are helping to redefine the contours and fundamentals of money, which is facing a veritable digital revolution, creating opportunities but also threats to monetary and financial stability.With this book, the author aims to raise awareness of the pace of monetary dematerialization, so as to provide African countries with the tools they need to take advantage of this trend and protect themselves from the risks that could lead to major and irreversible dysfunctions.