The National Bank of Moldova reported that Governor Anca Dragu led a delegation in meetings with senior World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) officials to discuss Moldova’s economic and financial outlook and ongoing cooperation priorities. The talks covered Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) results, joint technical assistance projects, and progress on sustainable finance, digitalisation and financial inclusion, alongside discussion of the European Union-supported Moldova Growth Plan for 2025–2027. In the discussions, Dragu highlighted steps to strengthen financial stability and reduce inflation, the alignment of Moldova’s regulatory framework with European standards, and the National Bank’s work to modernise payment infrastructure. She pointed to accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), completion of the FSAP and implementation of Moldova’s 2024–2028 Sustainable Finance Roadmap as recent milestones, and referenced World Bank support for developing a National Financial Inclusion Strategy. The bilateral meetings took place during the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington, held from 13 to 18 October 2025.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-10-15
National Bank of Moldova meets World Bank and IFC vice presidents to review FSAP outcomes and cooperation on sustainable finance and inclusion
The National Bank of Moldova, led by Governor Anca Dragu, met with World Bank and International Finance Corporation officials to discuss Moldova's economic outlook and cooperation priorities. Topics included the Financial Sector Assessment Program results, sustainable finance, digitalisation, financial inclusion, and the EU-supported Moldova Growth Plan for 2025–2027. Dragu emphasized financial stability, inflation reduction, regulatory alignment with European standards, and modernisation of payment infrastructure.