A Guide to Central Bank Digital Currency Product Development

Download or read book A Guide to Central Bank Digital Currency Product Development written by Hervé Tourpe and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2023-09-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects progress around the world, there is increased need for a project management methodology that is appropriate for CBDC. This paper develops a CBDC-specific project management methodology that establishes a common terminology and offers guidance to development teams on best practices for addressing the complex requirements and risks associated with CBDC. It is centered on an original five-step approach called the “5P Methodology”: preparation, proof-of-concept, prototypes, pilots, and production. The methodology emphasizes a phased approach to CBDC research and development, with strong focus on research preparation, experimentation and testing, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cyber resilience.