The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo has concluded an International Monetary Fund (IMF) technical assistance mission aimed at advancing its supervisory and macroprudential framework in line with international good practice. The mission ran from 8 to 19 September 2025 and, at the closing meeting, IMF mission chief Sebastien Clanet presented key findings and recommendations to Governor Ahmet Ismaili. The recommendations focused on further developing the Central Bank’s risk-based supervisory framework, improving the reporting framework and supervisory methodology, and strengthening the macroprudential framework to address systemic risks. The mission also assessed follow-up to prior IMF Financial Sector Stability Report Review recommendations and found them to have been implemented successfully, supporting stronger resilience in Kosovo’s financial sector. The Central Bank indicated it will consider additional technical assistance in identified areas, based on internal professional assessments and its strategic plan, alongside continued cooperation with the IMF to support implementation of the recommended reforms.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-09-19
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo concludes IMF technical assistance mission to strengthen risk-based supervision and macroprudential oversight
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo concluded an IMF technical assistance mission to enhance its supervisory and macroprudential framework. Key recommendations include developing a risk-based supervisory framework, improving reporting and supervisory methodology, and strengthening the macroprudential framework. The Central Bank plans to consider further technical assistance and continue cooperation with the IMF for reform implementation.