Contrary to widely-held expectations, ICT has proved to be an effective agent for narrowing, not widening, the digital divide. But the sheer dynamism of this revolution brings not only evolving opportunities, but also challenges, particularly perhaps for traditionally conservative bodies such as central banks.
It is now clear that ICT-driven financial transactions can be the impetus for the next stage of domestic socio-economic development and should, therefore, be fully harnessed in promoting regional economic integration.