The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo’s Governor Ahmet Ismaili, accompanied by Deputy Governor Milot Cakaj, met International Monetary Fund European Department Director Alfred Kammer and his team on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, and provided an update on Kosovo’s latest macroeconomic developments and financial sector performance. The briefing focused on progress in strengthening the regulatory and supervisory framework to enhance the resilience and integrity of the financial system and expand access to finance. The delegation also presented progress in implementing central bank activities under IMF-supported technical assistance, covering sector reforms and the strengthening of technical and operational capacities in line with the central bank’s strategic plan. Discussions highlighted reforms undertaken through successfully completed IMF programmes and ongoing technical assistance work, including the Financial Sector Stability Review. Both sides reiterated their commitment to continued close cooperation to support the successful delivery of objectives and projects with direct impact on the financial sector and the broader economy.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-10-18
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo discusses financial sector reforms and stability review work with the IMF European Department
Governor Ahmet Ismaili and Deputy Governor Milot Cakaj of Kosovo's Central Bank met with IMF's European Department Director Alfred Kammer to discuss Kosovo's macroeconomic developments and financial sector performance. The meeting highlighted progress in regulatory and supervisory framework enhancements, central bank activities under IMF-supported technical assistance, and ongoing reforms. Both parties committed to continued cooperation to support financial sector and economic objectives.