The National Bank of Moldova reported on Governor Anca Dragu’s participation in the “Women Leaders’ Discussion” held alongside the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, where she framed gender equity and financial inclusion as core drivers of economic competitiveness and sustainability and highlighted a central bank role in advancing these objectives. In her remarks, Dragu said the National Bank of Moldova embeds diversity, equity and inclusion principles across its regulatory work and in its employment practices. She pointed to internal representation metrics, with women accounting for 64% of staff and holding more than half of leadership roles, and referenced National Bank of Moldova projects aimed at supporting equality and increasing women’s participation in the economy and innovation. The event, hosted and moderated by World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani, also included discussion of national programmes supporting women’s entrepreneurship and widening access to finance, and was attended by National Bank of Moldova Deputy Governor Tatiana Ivanicichina.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-10-18
National Bank of Moldova outlines its gender equity and financial inclusion focus at the Women Leaders’ Discussion at the World Bank and IMF annual meetings
The National Bank of Moldova reported Governor Anca Dragu's participation in the "Women Leaders’ Discussion" at the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings, emphasizing gender equity and financial inclusion as key to economic competitiveness. Dragu highlighted the bank's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, noting women make up 64% of staff and hold over half of leadership roles. The event also covered national programs supporting women's entrepreneurship and access to finance.