The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported that Governor Ahmet Ismaili participated as a panellist at the international conference “Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience”, hosted by the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia. Speaking on the panel “Anchoring Stability in Times of High Uncertainty: Lessons for Macroeconomic Policies”, he outlined Kosovo’s approach to safeguarding stability in a fully euroised economy. Ismaili described Kosovo’s framework as a coordinated, long-term policy mix in which fiscal policy, macroprudential measures, and strong regulation and supervision work together, with a proactive macroprudential framework positioned as the first line of defence against external shocks. He also emphasised targeted and temporary fiscal measures, backed by clear and consistent communication, to maintain policy coherence and avoid pro-cyclical effects. The banking sector was characterised as stable, well capitalised and highly liquid with indicators above regulatory requirements, supported by a European Central Bank liquidity line (EUREP), alongside ongoing work to strengthen crisis preparedness including advancing the deposit insurance system and further assessing mechanisms for emergency liquidity provision.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2026-03-24
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo Governor presents Kosovo’s euroised-economy stability approach at North Macedonia central banking conference
Governor Ahmet Ismaili of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo highlighted Kosovo's coordinated policy mix for stability in a euroised economy at an international conference. He emphasized a proactive macroprudential framework, targeted fiscal measures, and strong regulation to counter external shocks. The banking sector is stable, well-capitalized, and supported by a European Central Bank liquidity line, with ongoing efforts to enhance crisis preparedness.