The Central Bank of Syria has launched a project with a French technical mission to strengthen its institutional and technical capacity and improve its supervisory and monetary policy tools. The project focuses on developing risk based banking supervision and enhancing capabilities in monetary policy, economic analysis, liquidity management and the interbank market. Technical meetings with relevant central bank departments will identify priorities and needs and establish practical steps for cooperation and knowledge transfer. The mission includes representatives from the French Treasury, Banque de France, the French Development Agency and Expertise France, and will complement technical assistance from other international partners.