The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported that Governor Jasmina Selimović participated in a World Economic Forum round table in Washington, D.C. on the role of financial education in strengthening monetary policy, and outlined the Bank’s move away from project-based initiatives toward a systemic approach. The discussion highlighted the need to embed financial literacy in economic decision-making and long-term financial system development, and to strengthen coordination among central banks, educational institutions and the financial sector. Selimović framed financial education as a structural element of the financial and education systems, and said the Bank is working toward Bosnia and Herzegovina having its own financial literacy strategy and integrating financial education into educational curricula. The release also referenced Prof. Annamaria Lusardi’s March 2025 support for integrating financial education across primary, secondary and higher education, and the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s participation in the 2029 PISA test.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026-04-16
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina signals shift to an institutionalised financial education strategy at World Economic Forum roundtable
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported that Governor Jasmina Selimović joined a World Economic Forum round table in Washington, D.C. on financial education’s role in strengthening monetary policy, outlining a shift from project-based initiatives to a systemic approach. She emphasized embedding financial literacy in economic decision-making and education systems, including a national strategy, integration into curricula, and participation in the 2029 PISA test, echoing expert support for comprehensive financial education across all schooling levels.