The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported that Governor Ahmet Ismaili met World Bank Group President Ajay Banga on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings 2025, focusing on strengthening strategic cooperation between Kosovo and the World Bank. The discussion centred on progress in ongoing projects aimed at boosting economic resilience, developing the financial sector and strengthening institutional capacities. Ismaili highlighted the importance of World Bank technical assistance and strategic support for advancing the central bank’s institutional capabilities and thanked the World Bank for its role in supporting key reforms and capacity-building initiatives aligned with the central bank’s longer-term objectives. The update also noted Kosovo’s new status as a contributor to the International Development Association, and the governor reaffirmed the central bank’s intention to deepen cooperation in the coming years.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-04-30
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo meets World Bank Group president to strengthen cooperation on financial sector development and institutional capacity
Governor Ahmet Ismaili of the Central Bank of Kosovo met with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga to discuss enhancing strategic cooperation on economic resilience, financial sector development, and institutional capacity building. Ismaili highlighted the importance of World Bank support for advancing the central bank's capabilities and acknowledged Kosovo's new role as a contributor to the International Development Association. The governor reiterated the commitment to deepen cooperation with the World Bank.