The National Bank of Serbia published a speech by Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković at a conference on gender equality auditing, setting out the central bank’s approach to gender equality as one based on equal opportunity and merit rather than gender quotas. She argued that promotion and senior appointments should be determined by professional and human qualities, regardless of gender. Tabaković pointed to the National Bank of Serbia as an example of a central bank where women predominate in key positions, noting that women hold the roles of Governor and Vice-Governor and make up the majority of the Executive Board. She cited OMFIF’s Gender Equality Index for 2025, in which the National Bank of Serbia ranks seventh among central banks, and framed this as an outcome of an equal-opportunity environment rather than quota-driven measures. The speech also reiterated that central banks’ primary contribution is delivered through maintaining stability in line with their legal mandate.
National Bank of Serbia 2025-05-27
National Bank of Serbia Governor Tabaković outlines merit-based approach to gender equality and rejects quotas
Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković of the National Bank of Serbia emphasized a merit-based approach to gender equality, advocating for promotions based on professional qualities rather than quotas. She highlighted the predominance of women in key positions at the bank, including Governor and Vice-Governor roles, and noted its seventh-place ranking in OMFIF’s 2025 Gender Equality Index. The speech underscored the central bank's commitment to stability as its primary mandate.