The Central Bank of Uruguay published remarks by its vice president, Ana Claudia de los Heros, from the Ridge Forum 2025 panel on “Digitalisation, development and financial stability”, where she argued that digital transformation only supports economic development and financial stability when it puts people at the centre. She cited international indicators showing Uruguay’s strong position on digitalisation, including third place in the International Telecommunication Union’s ICT Development Index for the Americas and regional leadership in the United Nations e-Government Index, alongside high connectivity levels (92% internet use and 84% daily use). These conditions have supported the expansion of digital financial services, with the central bank playing a role in developing infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. De los Heros also stressed that access is not the same as effective use, framing digital and financial capability as necessary for safe and efficient inclusion.
Central Bank of Uruguay 2025-12-12
Central Bank of Uruguay vice president calls for people-centred digitalisation to support financial stability at Ridge Forum 2025
Uruguay's Central Bank Vice President, Ana Claudia de los Heros, emphasized at the Ridge Forum 2025 that digital transformation supports economic development and financial stability when centered on people. She highlighted Uruguay's strong digitalisation, citing high rankings in the International Telecommunication Union’s ICT Development Index and the United Nations e-Government Index. De los Heros also noted the importance of digital and financial capability for effective inclusion, beyond mere access.