Data for: Bridging the Gap: The Promise and Peril of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Emerging Economies

This dataset supports a research study examining the promise and risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in emerging economies. It compiles comparative, country-level data across 30 nations, focusing on institutional readiness, public trust, financial inclusion, rollout strategies, technological infrastructure, privacy protections, and policy design features. The tables are designed to provide empirical grounding to theoretical arguments from development economics, public policy, and behavioral finance, and serve as a resource for policymakers, researchers, and institutions assessing the socio-economic implications of CBDC implementation globally.