Municipal Currencies as Care Infrastructures

Building on the case of three municipal currencies (in Brazil, Spain and Belgium), the policy brief argues municipal currencies can be considered transversal careinfrastructures because, depending on their design and governance, theyfacilitate the visualization and circulation of economic, social andenvironmental value in ways that directly address community needs, enhancesocial welfare, promote environmental sustainability, and foster active citizenparticipation, thereby contributing to building a more resilient and equitablelocal ecosystem.