The National Bank of Moldova held meetings with senior World Bank Group (WBG) officials focused on the joint International Monetary Fund (IMF)–WBG Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) for Moldova, positioning the assessment as a basis for an objective view of the financial system’s performance and a catalyst for reform priorities. Discussions linked the FSAP to implementing international standards, including Basel III, and strengthening the system’s capacity to respond to economic challenges. The agenda also covered WBG technical assistance for the central bank on digital financial services, the financing framework and bank resolution, as well as WBG support for developing a National Financial Inclusion Strategy; separate talks explored Moldova’s potential participation in a WBG financing program for Europe and Central Asia countries aimed at improving financial inclusion. The meetings took place during the WBG and IMF Spring Meetings in Washington (21–26 April 2025) and included participation from Moldova’s Ministry of Finance led by Minister Victoria Belous.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-04-23
National Bank of Moldova meets World Bank Group to progress the IMF–World Bank FSAP and related technical assistance
The National Bank of Moldova engaged with senior World Bank Group officials during the IMF–WBG Spring Meetings to discuss the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) for Moldova, emphasizing its role in reform and adherence to international standards like Basel III. Discussions included WBG technical assistance on digital financial services, bank resolution, and a National Financial Inclusion Strategy, alongside potential participation in a regional financing program. Moldova's Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Victoria Belous, participated.