On 28 June, a major event was organised by CLINQ GOLD at the prestigious Al Habtoor Polo Resort in Dubai, bringing together governors and ministers from more than ten African countries and the United Arab Emirates. The aim was to present the GB-CBDC, a new central bank digital currency backed by gold.
Investment in human capital is fundamental to economic development, and is one of the key pillars for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Building infrastructure in Africa is hampered by the complexity of raising funds from international players and development banks. Fluctuations in the international monetary system and reductions in public aid from developed countries further complicate the situation.