The National Bank of Georgia reported that Governor Natia Turnava met Subir Lall, Deputy Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, to discuss regional cooperation, with a focus on the annual Steering Committee meeting of the IMF’s Regional Capacity Development Center for the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia (CCAMTAC), which Georgia is hosting this year as chair country. Discussions reaffirmed the importance of the IMF’s ongoing support and reviewed CCAMTAC’s recent activities, alongside an exchange on the center’s work program for the coming year. Turnava highlighted the National Bank of Georgia’s interest in market-aligned educational initiatives and professional development, pointing to the “Educational Space Project” as a centralized platform supporting these goals. The meeting was also attended by Ekaterine Mikabadze, First Vice Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, and Andrew Jewell, IMF Resident Representative in Georgia.
National Bank of Georgia 2025-06-23
National Bank of Georgia discusses CCAMTAC steering committee agenda and regional cooperation with the IMF
Governor Natia Turnava of the National Bank of Georgia met with Subir Lall from the IMF to discuss regional cooperation, focusing on the IMF’s Regional Capacity Development Center for the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia (CCAMTAC). The meeting reviewed CCAMTAC’s recent activities and future work program, emphasizing the importance of IMF support. Turnava also highlighted the National Bank's interest in educational initiatives through the “Educational Space Project.”