The Future of Central Banking: Crypto, AI, and Monetary Policies

January 13, 2026

Central banks are facing a new era where crypto and AI are reshaping how money is managed. Traditional monetary policies are evolving to meet these technological and financial challenges. This episode explores the risks, opportunities, and innovations redefining the future of finance. Discover how technology is transforming the heart of global economic decision-making.

Speakers
Ahmed Ouhnini
Economist, Policy Center for the New South
Ahmed Ouhnini is an Economist at the Policy Center for the New South. His research area covers agricultural economics, human and social development. Previously, he has worked as a researcher at the Paris School of Economics (PSE) and has also a record of working in consulting services in Morocco. Ahmed holds an engineering Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Development from the National School of Agriculture of Meknes and a Master’s Degree in Law, Economics and Management from the Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne Institute of Development. ...
Otaviano Canuto
Senior Fellow
Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, Affiliate Professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and Non-Resident Senior Fellow at Brookings Institute. Former Vice President and Executive Director at the World Bank, Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Vice President at the Inter-American Development Bank. ...
Ala’a Kolkaila
Alumni ADEL
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