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The potential exists, yet the challenges of attaining financial inclusivity are frequently underestimated, as indicated by a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="study" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/study.html">study</a> conducted by the Bank of Canada. A commonly made argument in favor of the adoption of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="central" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/central.html">central</a> bank digital currency (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="CBDC" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/cbdc.html">CBDC</a>) is that it has the potential to enhance financial <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="inclusion" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/inclusion.html">inclusion</a>. However, the specifics of how to achieve this objective, or even what “financial <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="inclusion" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/inclusion.html">inclusion</a>” truly entails, remain largely unexplored, according to a discussion paper from the Bank of Canada. The paper concludes that <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="central" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/central.html">central</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="banks" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/banks.html">banks</a> will confront a series of unfamiliar and nontraditional hurdles in the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="pursuit" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/pursuit.html">pursuit</a> of an inclusive <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="CBDC" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/cbdc.html">CBDC</a>. By “identifying tangible barriers and shedding light on the underlying disparities that often go unnoticed in aggregate statistics,” the authors of the paper identify three dimensions of inclusivity crucial for a universally accessible payment method: financial <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="inclusion" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/inclusion.html">inclusion</a>, digital <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="inclusion" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/inclusion.html">inclusion</a>, and practical accessibility. Private financial institutions may lack the motivation to cater to the needs of the underserved. In this context, the authors assert: “Our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Category Analysis" href="https://thebittimes.com/analysis.html">Analysis</a> suggests that the number of individuals <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="encounter" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/encounter.html">encounter</a>ing barriers or exclusion is significantly larger than previously assumed.” Unless all three facets of accessibility are taken into consideration, individuals facing challenges in one aspect of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="inclusion" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/inclusion.html">inclusion</a> may <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="encounter" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/encounter.html">encounter</a> similar disadvantages upon the introduction of a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="CBDC" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/cbdc.html">CBDC</a>, as noted by the authors. For instance, members of the First Nations community typically reside at a much greater distance from financial institutions compared to other Canadians (25 km vs. 1.9 km), making their financial <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="inclusion" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/inclusion.html">inclusion</a> contingent upon digital accessibility. Cognitive load—the level of complexity associated with using digital financial technology—and other usability concerns constitute potential <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="obstacles" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/obstacles.html">obstacles</a> to accessibility that are expected to intensify with an aging population. Older individuals utilize smartphones less frequently than their younger counterparts, and fewer than 60% of the population possesses internet skills classified as proficient or advanced, according to a cited survey. Addressing this issue necessitates “in-depth research into designing for cognitive accessibility,” as emphasized by the authors. People with disabilities may also <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="encounter" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/encounter.html">encounter</a> greater challenges in utilizing the technology. Disabled individuals in Canada have notably less access to the internet compared to the rest of the population. The challenge lies in the delivery of services rather than in the inherent nature of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="CBDC" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/cbdc.html">CBDC</a> itself, as indicated by the authors. Overcoming these challenges will demand that <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="central" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/central.html">central</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="banks" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/banks.html">banks</a> address issues that may seem beyond their traditional purview. The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="study" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/study.html">study</a> delves into the requirements of specific segments of the Canadian population. A previous <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="study" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/study.html">study</a> found that the majority of Canadians have little incentive to embrace a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="CBDC" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/cbdc.html">CBDC</a> due to the high accessibility of financial services in the country.
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According to the study, central banks would encounter novel obstacles in their pursuit of CBDC inclusion.

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