The National Bank of Moldova reported that Governor Anca Dragu led a delegation meeting with World Bank Group Executive Director Eugene Rhuggenaath on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, focusing on macroeconomic stability, World Bank technical assistance, and the implementation of Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) recommendations. During the discussions, Dragu pointed to stronger-than-expected economic growth in 2025 and described the macroeconomic framework as stable, while noting close monitoring of international developments for potential spillovers. A central item was the Republic of Moldova Growth Plan for 2025–2027, estimated at around EUR 1.9 billion, with expected benefits linked to factors such as absorption capacity, stronger governance, and structural reforms. Rhuggenaath congratulated Moldova on completing the FSAP in 2025, and the central bank reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the recommendations and continuing dialogue on related assistance needs, including support on digitalisation and fintech, the digital financial services ecosystem, strengthening the Savings and Credit Associations sector, improving bank resolution mechanisms, and developing a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy with IFC support under the 2024–2028 roadmap. The central bank delegation is participating in the World Bank Group and IMF Spring Meetings from 13 to 18 April 2026.
National Bank of Moldova 2026-04-15
National Bank of Moldova discusses FSAP implementation and EUR 1.9 billion growth plan with World Bank Group
The National Bank of Moldova reported that Governor Anca Dragu met World Bank Group Executive Director Eugene Rhuggenaath on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings to discuss macroeconomic stability, World Bank technical assistance, and implementation of Financial Sector Assessment Program recommendations. Discussions covered the EUR 1.9 billion Republic of Moldova Growth Plan for 2025–2027 and ongoing support needs, including digitalisation and fintech, strengthening Savings and Credit Associations, bank resolution mechanisms, and development of a Sustainable Finance Taxonomy under the 2024–2028 roadmap.